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What to know about Real ID requirements as TSA set to enforce new fee

Jan 30

RDU announces $45 fine for travelers without REAL ID

Jan 12

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No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45

Beginning Sunday, air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport, are subject to a new fee.

Feb 1

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TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID

Dec 1, 2025

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No REAL ID? It could cost you to go through TSA

Nov 20, 2025

What to know about new Apple Digital ID

Nov 13, 2025

4,000 North Carolinians take advantage on 1st day of new DMV service

Oct 10, 2025

Lines at DMV grow as REAL ID deadline nears

Apr 28, 2025

New push to delay REAL ID deadline

Apr 24, 2025

Latest Videos

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RDU announces $45 fine for travelers without REAL ID

Jan 12

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Real ID deadline goes into effect across the U.S.

May 7, 2025

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Less than a year before Real ID goes into effect

Nov 13, 2019

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Mobile DMV visits UNC athletic department to promote Real IDs

Jul 10, 2018

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Roy Williams gets his Real ID

Jul 10, 2018

Here's why some Americans might soon need a passport to fly within the U.S.

Oct 17, 2017

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NC DMV now offering Real ID

May 30, 2017

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NC DMV set to begin making REAL IDs

May 10, 2017

Latest Stories

Some NC DMV offices expand hours ahead of Real ID deadline

In all, 42 driver's license offices will open at 7 a.m., an hour earlier than normal.

Apr 8, 2025

Department of Homeland Security delays REAL ID deadline to 2025

Real ID Delayed Again: The program, which was to begin in May 2023, will now not go into effect until May 7, 2025.

Dec 5, 2022

Don't have a Real ID yet? TSA spokesperson explains what to use for flying instead

We all remember those long pre-pandemic TSA security lines, but do you remember all the new ID rules?

May 18, 2021

REAL ID deadline pushed back to 2023 due to pandemic

The deadline for Americans to obtain a REAL ID card has been pushed back once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 28, 2021

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Millions of Americans could be grounded from flying because of REAL ID deadline

As Americans return to flying, millions could face a new roadblock as the Real ID travel compliance deadline looms.

Apr 22, 2021