DHS won't accept a REAL ID in lieu of a passport

Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.

Real ID vs passport. Answers to questions, and explaining ConfirmID

Starting Feb. 1, passengers without an acceptable form of ID can verify their ID using TSA ConfirmID. It'll cost $45.

REAL ID won’t replace your passport. Here’s why

Yes, you can use a passport to board a domestic flight instead of a REAL ID. The TSA also lists several other forms of ...

REAL ID versus passport: What travelers really need for flying in 2026

Nearly a year after full enforcement, many still misunderstand the REAL ID. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying ...

Here's how long passport applications are currently taking

According to the State Department, it should take 4-6 weeks for standard passport application processing, and 2-3 weeks for ...

Can I use my Real ID as a passport? When it can, can't be used

It's true you can use a passport as a Real ID, but they're not interchangeable. No other form of Real ID, other than a passport, can be used as a passport.
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Local passport fairs held to manage demand for REAL ID, avoid DMV backlog

Two local resource fairs on Monday and Tuesday aim to help people get new U.S. passports or renew expired ones. Appointments are already booked for the two events, with the first scheduled for Monday, ...