ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The deadline for obtaining a REAL ID is fast approaching, with May 7 set as the date when these IDs will be required for boarding flights within the U.S.
With just over a month remaining, many people are rushing to secure a new license. In some areas across the country, DMV offices are experiencing high demand, with appointments filling up quickly.
A passport can still be used to fly domestically, but a standard license alone will not be sufficient without a star or a flag printed on it. A license with a flag on it is, known as an enhanced license, can also be used to fly between Canada, Mexico and some countries in the Caribbean, the New York DMV website states…