LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Websites and commercials showing a Real ID-compliant driver’s license are running across the country to let Americans know about the new requirement, due by May 7.
Many people still have questions about what it all means, so let’s verify some common myths to clarify what’s real.
Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005. The “real” status means the person has presented documentation confirming their identity for the purposes of boarding a commercial aircraft or accessing certain federal buildings. These special IDs have a gold star in the upper right corner…