Ohio has kicked the can down the road, but starting May 7 the federal government will begin enforcing the REAL ID Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 2005. “Different states have done this ...

How much does it cost to get a REAL ID in Ohio? In Ohio, the REAL ID cards cost the same as Standard driver licenses and ID cards — $24.50 for a four-year license, or $48 for an eight-year card.

On May 7, anyone who lives in Ohio and wants to go through security at an airport or enter a federal building will need to show a REAL ID, an enhanced identification card.

An Ohio REAL ID. (Courtesy Photo/Ohio BMV) That star, which can have five different appearances, signifies that your driver’s license or state-issued identification card, is a REAL ID.

OHIO, USA — After years of delay, the deadline for REAL ID enforcement is less than two months away. The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005 to make travel more secure in the wake of 9/11.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published on May 2, 2022. A big change is coming one year from now as the REAL ID deadline takes effect on May 3, 2023 ...

The head of Homeland Security says travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the Associated Press ...

Ohio BMV locations began offering the REAL ID enhancements in 2017, so those who have gotten a new driver's license or renewed one should check their license to see if they have completed the ...

People in Ohio can renew their driver’s license as a REAL ID by bringing those documents in-person to a local BMV office. However, the state also started allowing online renewal in 2021.