Anyone looking to fly domestically or enter a federal building in the United States must have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification by May 7.

If you haven't gotten your Real ID yet, don't wait any longer. Beginning on May 7, 2025, you'll be required to have a Real ID or other form of acceptable identification to board domestic flights throughout the US -- your driver's license will no longer be enough to get you through a TSA checkpoint.

Starting May 7, 2025, the federal government will require those boarding domestic flights to carry a driver’s license or other identification card that is Real ID compliant. Those who wish to obtain a Real ID must go to a DMV office. You cannot get a Real ID online, by phone, or through mail.

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What is a Real ID? Do I need a Real ID to fly in America? What can you use instead of a Real ID? Answering common questions about the topic.

In just a few months, North Carolinians will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights and enter secure federal buildings. REAL IDs will be required across the United States for anyone who wants to travel by air -- even just domestically -- or enter federal buildings or military bases.