Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know.

Now that the Real ID deadline has come and passed, you might be wondering about the difference between a passport book vs. card, and whether they meet the Real ID requirements for domestic or ...

Traveling internationally any time soon? Make sure you have the requisite documents, which, for most, means a valid U.S. passport. While most think of a passport as a blue, pocket-sized booklet, ...

HOUSTON — The May 7 REAL ID deadline is quickly approaching, and many travelers are wondering: If I have a U.S. passport, do I still need a REAL ID to board a domestic flight? The short answer: No. A ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Here's why most people don't have a Real ID license: long lines at the DMV. The Real ID Act kicks in Oct. 1, meaning Americans must have proper identification in order to fly on ...

The State Department is now issuing passport cards in addition to traditional passports. They’re wallet-size pieces of documentation that are far handier than the alternative. But before applying for ...

Nearly 740,000 Americans have ordered passport cards, a new document being offered by the State Department to speed border crossings by U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

If you are applying for a passport, you'll need to consider whether to get a passport book or a passport card. A passport card is cheaper than a passport book, but can't be used for air travel and is ...