What documents do you need for a REAL ID? When is the deadline? Can you fly without it? Here's what Virginia residents need to know.

After years of delays, the REAL ID deadline officially arrived, and travelers across the country are navigating new rules and last-minute surprises.

In just under two weeks, on May 7, TSA will require Virginia residents to have a REAL ID to board an airplane, according to TSA.

Virginia residents are flooding DMV offices as the federal REAL ID deadline approaches, with more than 100,000 credentials issued in March alone. Starting May 7, 2025, travelers nationwide must ...

West Virginia DMV Commissioner Everett Frazier said it’s not required for one to get their Real ID, but life happens, and you may not need it until you need it.

There was a bit of a stampede for walk-in slots at Richmond-area DMV offices Monday morning, since anyone flying in the United States will need a Real ID starting Wednesday.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –– The Director of West Virginia’s largest airport said the first days of a REAL ID requirement for boarding a plane have been fairly smooth. However, Dominque Raineri ...

Boarding an airplane? The deadline for Virginians to secure their new form of identification to board a domestic flight is less than two weeks away: here’s what you need to know.

NORFOLK, Va. — If you haven't applied for a REAL ID yet, the clock is ticking! The Transportation Safety Administration will begin to check for them on May 7, 2025.

In Virginia, REAL ID is optional — but it’s a convenient choice for those who travel often or need to access secure federal facilities.