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Airport security

The Real ID framework reduces fraud and helps airport security

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Jan 31, 2026
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Is ice going through parking garage at Tampa international asking for id

There is no evidence in the airport’s official parking, passenger, or security materials that is conducting ID checks while “going through” the parking garages; the available official pages describe p...

Feb 5, 2026

What exact set of documents do individual state DMVs require to obtain a REAL ID, and how does that vary by state?

The baseline requires applicants to prove their full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number (or ineligibility), two proofs of principal residence, and lawful status; states implement that b...