Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.

After several lengthy delays, the deadline to get a Real ID is May 7, which will be needed to get into federal buildings and through airport security.

Starting May 7, Americans are required to use the new form of identification if they want to fly domestically.

The deadline to apply for REAL ID is approaching, just less than a week away. Beginning May 7, travelers are required to have a REAL ID to fly domestically.

The Real ID deadline is today , and New Jersey has the lowest compliance of any state . So what happens if you have to fly?

Social Security is delaying an in-person identity verification requirement by two weeks, but critics say the plan burdens beneficiaries.

IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on REAL ID deadline As the time shortens for residents to get their REAL ID in Illinois, the lines at the supercenter in the Loop are growing longer.