Real ID deadline is next year: Heres how to check if you need one. [Video]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new form of identification will soon be needed to board domestic flights, meaning those who travel regularly may need to swap out the ID card in their wallet.

Starting May 7, 2025, the federal government will require those boarding domestic flights to carry a driver’s license or other identification card that is Real ID compliant.

So how are travelers expected to know if their current ID card meets the new requirements?

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers residents two Real ID options — a standard Real ID or an Enhanced ID — with each one featuring distinct markings to indicate that they meet the upcoming domestic flight requirements.

Real ID’s are marked with a star logo in the top-right corner, with Enhanced ID’s featuring a banner that reads “Enhanced,” along with an American flag in the bottom-right corner.

Standard ID cards, which are still …