Michigan officials say more than 150,000 state residents have upgraded their licenses to become "Real ID" compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline. But with the deadline finally here, some people ...

Since May 7, a Real ID-compliant license has been needed to fly within the U.S. Does the license prove citizenship?

Time might be running out for travelers who forgot to upgrade to a Real ID-compliant ID, but some Michigan residents may already be qualified without knowing. According to the Michigan Secretary of ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.