The deadline to have a Real ID is days away. If you need to fly right after the date, you need to update your driver's license or state ID now and avoid being caught up in red tape. The U.S ...

Mississippi residents can obtain a Real ID at their local Department of Public Safety office. The last special Saturday appointments are at select locations on May 3.

The symbol stamped on your Real ID card will vary, depending on the issuing state. In Mississippi, it's a gold star . Shown is the new Mississippi driver's license design effect July 1, 2024.

If you want the convenience of using your driver’s license or identification card to board domestic flights, then you’ll need ...

The Brief. Travelers without a REAL ID can still fly after this week's deadline but may face extra screening. Passports and tribal IDs will still be accepted; 81% of Americans already have a REAL ID.

A Real ID, passport or other federally recognized document will be required starting next week for domestic flights. ... “Everyone I know is fighting to get one,” Ms. Sussko said.

The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005 on a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission. Implementation has been delayed several times since then. Chicago Tribune’s Talia Soglin contributed.