But how do you know if you have one already? On the Illinois drivers license, a REAL ID is marked by a gold star in the top ...

The Homeland Security chief says anyone without a compliant ID will be allowed to board airplanes but may “have an extra step.” ...

Flip through the gallery above to see if your driver's license or state ID card is REAL ID compliant. While slightly different in each state, all have a star symbol in the top right corner.

REALIDs are identical to state-issued driver's licenses, except for a gold star symbol in the top right corner on the face side of the REAL ID. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

In Rhode Island, the symbol is a gold circle with a white ... and a yellow bear with a white star on its hide. If your driver's license or other identification card does not have one of those ...

The deadline is here for the Real ID. Don't feel like waiting in a DDS line? Here's what to check for to make sure your license is compliant.

The deadline is inching ever closer, so if you haven't made sure your Georgia driver's license is a Real ID, do it soon. Here's what to know.