REAL ID clears TSA for domestic trips, but it is not a passport. Knowing the difference prevents last-minute chaos at gates.

Which one should you get? It all depends on where you want to go and how you prefer to get there—by air, land, or sea. Traveling internationally any time soon? Make sure you have the requisite ...

Which will work best for you depends mostly on where you're going and how you plan to get there — air, land or sea. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when ...

Nearly a year after full enforcement, many still misunderstand the REAL ID. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying ...