Flying without a REAL ID? Here’s what to expect

(NEXSTAR) — In just a few days, the long-awaited enforcement of REAL IDs will begin. If you have an upcoming flight in the U.S. and don’t have a REAL ID-compliant ID, you may find yourself grounded.

Enforcement of the REAL ID requirement, which stems back to legislation passed following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, officially begins on Wednesday, May 7. While many Americans are already in compliance, having a driver’s license or state ID card sporting a star in the corner, DMVs throughout the country have reported long lines of those trying to get theirs.

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