Starting October 1, 2020, every US state and territory resident
will need to present a Real ID-compliant license/ID or another
acceptable form of identification (like a passport or passport
card) for accessing federal facilities — including boarding
commercial airplanes.
If it is Real ID
compliant, there will be a star in the top right corner; many
drivers may not realize they already have one, since some states
have been issuing them for a few years.
You need a Real ID if:
• You want to fly with only your state-issued ID
• You do not have a passport or another TSA-approved ID
• You need to visit a secure federal facility, such as a
military base, and do not have a military ID
Incidentally, a Real ID is not a substitute for a passport
for international travel.