Will you need a REAL ID to fly in 2025?

(NEXSTAR) — If you're planning to take a flight in 2025, you may want to double-check your wallet: the long-awaited REAL ID rule will be taking effect.

Come early May, you will need a REAL ID-compliant ID (which you may already have) to board a domestic flight. It will also be necessary if you are visiting certain federal facilities or entering a nuclear power plant.

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