ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The deadline for obtaining a REAL ID is only a month away, with May 7 set as the date when these IDs will be required for boarding flights within the U.S.

With just over a month remaining, many people are rushing to secure a new license. In some areas across the country, DMV offices are experiencing high demand, with appointments filling up quickly.

“We really want to urge our residents not to wait till the last minute,” said County Executive Adam Bello.

A passport can still be used to fly domestically, but a standard license alone will not be sufficient without a star or a flag printed on it. A license with a flag on it is, known as an enhanced license, can also be used to fly between Canada, Mexico and some countries in the Caribbean, the New York DMV website states.

According to the DMV website, there are no additional fees for a REAL ID. For an enhanced license, the fee is $30. To learn more about applying for a REAL ID, click here. To schedule an appointment at a DMV in Monroe County, click here.

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