Your Flight Is Booked. Your ID Isn't Ready.

The federal REAL ID enforcement date of May 7, 2025, has passed. This means your standard North Carolina driver's license alone is no longer a valid form of identification for getting through airport security. If you have a flight coming up, you must have a REAL ID, a U.S. Passport, or another TSA-approved ID to fly.

Why Your Other Options Are a Gamble

For a traveler on a deadline, the standard solutions are either too slow or too risky:

Using a U.S. Passport: This is a perfect alternative to a REAL ID. But if you don't have one, or it's expired, an expedited passport takes weeks and costs over $200. For most, getting a REAL ID is faster and cheaper for domestic travel.
Standard DMV Booking: Check the official NCDMV website. The next available appointment for a "New REAL ID" is likely in January or February of 2026. Your flight is next month.
Walking In: This is the biggest gamble. You could take a day off work, wait for hours at a crowded office, and still be turned away. You can't risk your non-refundable trip on a maybe.

Your "Day Of" Appointment Checklist

When our service finds you a last-minute slot, you must be ready. Bring the following original documents (no photocopies):

1 Proof of Identity: Your U.S. birth certificate or unexpired U.S. passport.
1 Proof of Social Security Number: Your Social Security card or a W-2 form.
2 Proofs of NC Residency: Recent documents with your name and address, such as a utility bill, vehicle registration, or lease agreement.

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FAQs for Last-Minute Travelers

What will happen if I show up at CLT or RDU with my old license?

If you have no other form of TSA-approved ID (like a passport), the TSA officer will not allow you past the security checkpoint. The enforcement is federal and there are no exceptions. You will miss your flight.

Is the temporary paper ID the DMV gives me valid for flying?

Yes. TSA accepts the official temporary paper ID when presented along with your old, voided driver's license. Don't throw your old one away until your new card arrives in the mail.

Do my children under 18 need a REAL ID to fly?

No. According to the TSA, children under 18 traveling domestically with an adult are not required to provide identification.

"We had a non-refundable family trip to Disney World planned for months. Three weeks before we were set to leave, I realized our licenses weren't REAL IDs. The DMV had nothing until March 2026. After a moment of pure panic, I found this service. Within two days, I got an alert for two back-to-back appointments in Huntersville. You literally saved our vacation."

— Emily R., Cornelius, NC