Starting on May 7, only state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security requirements established by the 2005 REAL ID Act will be allowed for official purposes, including boarding commercial aircraft, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

If you don’t have a passport and you plan to fly through a US airport, you’ll need a STAR ID starting May 7. In some other states, it’s called a “Real-ID,” but no matter the name, the deadline is coming soon.

Have you obtained your new STAR ID in Alabama? Here's why you need one and the required documents you will need to obtain one