REAL ID

A Covenant Aviation Security employee checks a traveler's ID at a security checkpoint in San Francisco International Airport, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

David Ford

Beginning on May 7, Americans traveling on commercial airplanes or entering certain federal buildings will find their driver’s licenses are no longer accepted for identification purposes unless they meet standards established by a 20-year-old law, the REAL ID Act.

More than 40 local DMV locations across the state will begin opening at 7 a.m. on April 7. WFDD FILE

Politics & Government

DMV to extend hours at 42 offices across North Carolina

Paul Garber

With the change, 92 of North Carolina’s 115 DMV offices will open at 7 a.m.

The REAL ID is similar to a North Carolina driver's license but has a gold star in the upper right-hand corner. Image courtesy NCDOT.

Transportation

NCDOT marks six month countdown to REAL ID implementation

Neal Charnoff

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that the implementation of REAL ID enforcement begins in less than six months. REAL…

Transportation

Still More Time To Acquire REAL IDs

David Ford

October 1 was supposed to have been the start date for enforcing the federal government's stricter identification requirements, but North Carolinians…

Politics & Government

North Carolina DMV To End Use Of Special Driver's License Office For State Employees

Keri Brown

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is under fire for driver's license offices that are not open to the public. This comes as long wait times…

Politics & Government

Over 12,000 North Carolinians Obtain REAL ID Cards

Neal Charnoff

More than 12,000 North Carolina residents have obtained REAL ID cards in the three weeks since they've been introduced. The state Division of Motor…