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The deadline to be Real ID compliant for air travel or to enter certain federal buildings is Wednesday, May 7.

As of May 7, a Real ID compliant licenses are needed to fly within the U.S. But you can use other options such as a passport or enhanced driver's license ...

If you still haven't reached out to the Michigan Secretary of State's office to begin the process, you no longer have time ...

As the Real ID deadline approaches, in-person Secretary of State appointments are needed to update. Here's what to know.

There are a handful of other documents you can produce that will allow you to board domestic flights in the U.S.

Kristi Noem said security protocols will be in place on May 7, "but people will be allowed to fly" if they lack the new ID.