OCALA, FL (352today.com) – In four weeks, your driver’s license may not be an acceptable form of identification for boarding a domestic flight – unless it’s REAL ID compliant. AAA – The Auto Club Group – has all the info you need to know.

Deadline: May 7

  • Starting May 7, all U.S. air travelers must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card to board domestic flights.
  • Travelers without a compliant ID will need a U.S. passport or other federally approved identification.

What is REAL ID?

  • Established by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act aims to enhance national security and reduce identity fraud.
  • A REAL ID is a state-issued license or ID card that meets federal security standards.

Is Your License REAL ID Compliant?

  • REAL ID cards display one of the following symbols in the upper portion of the card:
    • A gold or black star
    • A white star in a gold circle
  • Licenses without these markings will not be accepted for boarding commercial flights.

What to Do

  • “Check your ID,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA. “If it doesn’t have the correct markings, set an appointment with the DMV soon.”
  • Visit www.flhsmv.gov/locations to schedule an in-person visit.
  • Renewals can be done up to 18 months before expiration.

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