Will my REAL ID replace my passport? Not exactly. What to know to fly

Travelers need a REAL ID or compliant identification to pass through TSA checkpoints. Here's what to know in 2026.

Can I use my passport instead of Real ID? What to know when flying

Air travelers planning their 2026 trips will need to follow new Real ID guidelines for IDs to fly, or pay a fee at the ...

REAL ID won’t replace your passport. Here’s why

Yes, you can use a passport to board a domestic flight instead of a REAL ID. The TSA also lists several other forms of ...

REAL ID versus passport: What travelers really need for flying in 2026

Nearly a year after full enforcement, many still misunderstand the REAL ID. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying ...
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Rare passport fair is coming to the Modesto area. Here's when and where

The Modesto City Clerk's Office will host the passport fair on Saturday, Jan. 10. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Homeland Security announces passport rules for nearly all air travelers entering U.S.

WASHINGTON — Virtually all air travelers entering the United States beginning Jan. 23 will need to show passports — even U.S. citizens, the Homeland Security Department announced Wednesday. Until now, ...