Deadline for Real ID coming in May: What travelers need to know

Individuals who want to board an airplane for a domestic flight will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license by May of 2025. If their driver’s license is not REAL ID-compliant, they will need another form of approved identification, such as a passport to board their flight or enter a secure federal facility or military base. The REAL ID driver’s license and identification card have a small star or a flag on it to indicate they meet federal regulations that establish minimum security standards. NBC News 4 New York’s Erica Byfield reports.