Citing states DMV backlogs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DHS is delaying enforcement of Real ID requirements for travelers until May 2025.

Congress' year-end spending package makes it easier for state-issued digital licenses to comply with new federal ID standards, which go into effect next Oct. 1.

The $2 trillion emergency relief bill contains several provisions that could address states' IT needs brought on by the spread of the coronavirus.

With state governments closing DMV offices amid the pandemic, governors say they need more time to ensure compliance and possibly upgrade the Real ID program's standards.

Legislators say they'll let two current investigations yield results before pushing ahead with yet another one.

Unlike the state's failing licensing and registration system, this project reportedly has no major issues so far.

Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that the state of Georgia has met its requirements for REAL ID.