Minnesotans age 18 and older will no longer be able to use their standard driver's license to fly domestically or enter certain federal facilities.

Originally, the law mandated the switch to REAL IDs by 2008, but that date has been pushed back year after year. Now the deadline is only months away.

After that date, Real IDs or valid passports will be required for domestic travel and entry into certain government facilities like military bases. What to know: It's optional in Virginia, and won't be needed to drive,

The TSA says you have to get your Real ID by May 7. For real, this time. Why it matters: After that date, Real IDs or valid passports will be required for domestic travel and entry into certain government facilities like military bases.

But some may not know what a Real ID card is or where to get one. A Real ID card is driver’s license issued by motor vehicle departments in every state, including New York. In order to get a Real ID card,