Those who no do not possess a REAL ID are urged by the Department of Transportation to book an appointment with the Registry ...

Travelers can visit travel.state.gov to explore their application options and verify their eligibility. Beyond air travel, REAL ID requirements will also affect access to federal facilities.

(WJAR) — After 20 years, REAL ID rules are in place at airports across the country. That means things may look a bit different for people boarding flights in the future.

The time has come. Starting Wednesday, passengers nationwide must a use state-issued ID or license that is “REAL ID” complaint to travel within the US.

Here's everything you need to know about the Real ID requirements, deadlines, what it means for travel and more.

After May 7, people age 18 and older who want to travel domestically by air and enter certain federal buildings will need to present a Real ID or a valid passport.

Travelers may also use a U.S. passport, permanent resident card, Enhanced Tribal Card, foreign-government issued passport, and several other forms of identification accepted by the TSA for air travel.

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Signs about the REAL ID requirements are posted, and TSA representatives at some airports were ushering people without REAL IDs to separate lines for enhanced screening.