In the evolving world of identity verification, few terms are as widely used or as broadly misunderstood as digital ID. For some, it means a secure login for accessing public services. For others, ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced significant changes to its policy on acceptable identity documents for SSN applications. This week marks the beginning of a new era in identity ...

WASHINGTON — There are only a few weeks left to upgrade your license or state-level ID to be REAL ID compliant. Starting May 7, 2025, state-level ID cards, such as driver's licenses, won't be accepted ...

The countdown is on. In just one day, Americans will no longer be able to travel with a standard driver's license as their ID. Instead, they will need a REAL ID, with a gold star showing in the upper ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A sample Real ID license, shown here, has a gold star in the right corner. Real ID requirements will take effect in the United ...

Want to fly but don't have a REAL ID? Starting Feb. 1, travelers must pay a $45 fee to board a domestic flight in the US. How to get TSA ConfirmID.