What Is N.C. REAL ID?Beginning May 3, 2023, federal agencies will enforce the REAL ID Act, which requires a REAL ID, U.S. passport or
another federally approved identification to board commercial flights and enter secure federal buildings. The N.C. REAL ID is a REAL ID Act-compliant driver license that is just like a traditional license or ID but has a star at the top. Driver licenses and IDs without a gold star are noted "Not for Federal Identification." N.C. REAL ID Is Completely OptionalYou do not need a REAL ID driver license or identification card to do any of the following:
A REAL ID, however, might be helpful for anyone who frequently:
An individual without a REAL ID or U.S. passport may still be able to board flights or make visits to the facilities mentioned above, but they may have to provide
additional documentation with their traditional license or ID. Getting an N.C. REAL IDEven though the federal law is not effective until May 3, 2023, anyone can get a REAL ID now. To do so, visit an N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles driver license
office with the required acceptable documentation:
Be Prepared for Your Office Visit Heading to the NCDMV for your N.C. REAL
ID? Use the N.C. REAL ID Document Wizard to create a list of documents you will need for your visit. Go to the N.C. REAL ID Wizard Other Details to Know
Learn More8/16/2022 2:53 PM What does not for federal identification mean in North Carolina?Without a star, licenses and IDs now carry the stamp "Not for Federal Identification." Beginning May 3, 2023, federal agencies will enforce the REAL ID Act, which requires a REAL ID, U.S. passport or another federally approved identification to board commercial flights and enter secure federal buildings.
What Does not intended for federal purposes mean on license New Mexico?Yes. The Standard Driver's License or Standard Identification Card can be used as a driver's license or a valid form of identification in New Mexico but ARE NOT acceptable for federal purposes (boarding a domestic flight/commercial aircraft, entering a federal building or military base and entering a nuclear facility).
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