More than 70% of Michigan driver's licenses and state IDs were REAL ID-compliant as of March 21, state officials said.

The federal REAL ID Act of 2005, passed in response to the Sept. 11 terror attacks, requires higher standards for identification starting this year.

Beginning May 7, U.S. travelers will be required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights. The requirement also extends to Americans looking to access certain federal facilities, such as military bases, nuclear facilities, or federal buildings that require identification.

MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - An approaching deadline could impact your travel plans for later this year. On May 7, air travelers will need to have what’s called a REAL ID in order to board a plane.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — With about a month remaining until the deadline, Michigan residents should secure an appointment at the Secretary of State for their REAL ID to avoid the possibility of being ...

Millions of Americans have just a few more weeks to get a Real ID — the new standard identification card that'll be required to board domestic flights or access some federal buildings. The Real ID Act is a law Congress passed in 2005 to set higher security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards in response to the

LANSING As the federal deadline approaches, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said more than 73 percent of people with a Michigan driver’s license or ID have already upgraded to a REAL ID. Beginning May 7,

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said more than 73 percent of Michigan driver’s license holders have already upgraded to a REAL ID. U.S. travelers will be required to have a REAL ID or other form of identification to board domestic flights effective May 7.