If you want a South Carolina REAL ID for U.S. domestic travel, you have about two months to get it.
The federal identification requirements begin May 7, 2025, in South Carolina. Residents will need the identification card after that date if they want to fly in the U.S., visit some secure federal buildings, or military installations.
“The time for waiting on Real ID is over,” Kevin Shwedo, executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, said in a recent press release . “As the deadline comes, we expect there to be more demand to get in compliance. We encourage citizens to act now on getting their Real ID.”…