May 7 is the big day.
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Chances areyouve heard about the Real ID maybe you already have one.
If you don’t have one, youll be denied entry at TSA checkpoints.
An example of a REAL ID at Miami International Airport.Credit:Jeffrey Greenberg/Getty Images
But what exactlyisa Real ID and how do you know if you have one?
And if you already have a passport, do you even need one?
The short answer is no.
These Enhanced Driver’s Licenses and identification cards are an acceptable alternative to a Real ID.