Bellows had pushed back on Real ID during her time as a state lawmaker and leader of the ACLU of Maine, but has since ...

Supporters of the effort voiced concerns about privacy, but Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the change would make ...

Millions of Americans will soon need a REAL ID to board domestic flights and get access to federal buildings. Here's what you ...

Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if ...

AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Lawmakers held a public hearing on an act to repeal the Real ID requirement in Maine. The deadline to get a ...

In some states, it could take up to 20 days to get a hard copy of the ID. The travel requirement was originally scheduled to take effect in 2020. However, it was pushed back because of a backlog at ...

If you’ve been putting off getting your Maine Real ID, keep this in mind: May 7, 2025 is the day by which every American needs to have this enhanced driver’s license or ID card. That is, if they want ...

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows encourages people to wait until a later date if they don't have any upcoming travel. She also reminds passport holders that a passport is a valid form of ...

The Republican representative supports showing verified identification at the polls but wants to make it harder to get.

The Real ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005, but Maine extended the compliance deadline until this year. The secretary of state website has more information.