(NewsNation) — The deadline to get your REAL ID is approaching, but what is it, and what happens if you don’t have one by May 7? The REAL ID is part of the REAL ID Act, which was passed by Congress in ...

US travelers must present Real ID-compliant cards for domestic flights. This enforces the Real ID Act, raising security ...

Those who do not have a REAL ID before the coming deadline will not be able to fly domestically without a passport or enter federal facilities.

If you plan to fly domestically starting May 7, you'll need a federally compliant driver's license or ID to get on the plane.