REAL ID Deadline May 7: What you need to know
The REAL ID Deadline is May 7, 2025
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Clock is ticking on getting a REAL ID in South Carolina.
The Deadline is May 7, 2025. After the May 7th deadline you will need a REAL ID to fly, enter a federal building, or go onto a military base.
You will not need a REAL ID to drive, vote, or apply for benefits.
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport released travel information about the REAL ID:
Beginning May 7, 2025, individuals planning to use their South Carolina-issued driver’s license to fly out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will need to have a gold star indicating that their license is REAL ID compliant to clear the security checkpoint and board a domestic/commercial flight.
Please note: Travelers who do not present a REAL ID-compliant license or acceptable alternative beginning May 7, 2025, will not be permitted through the security checkpoint.
Acceptable alternative forms of identification include:
- Valid and current US Passport
- US Passport Card
- Military ID
- DHS Trusted Traveler Card (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- Permanent Resident Card
Here is a link to the SC Department of Motor Vehicles http://For more REAL ID updates and information, please visit www.scdmvonline.com
Here is a link to the Department of Homeland Security with details https://www.dhs.gov/real-id
