Beginning May 7, 2025, Louisiana residents will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID to board domestic flights or access federal facilities, The compliant ID will feature a gold circle with a star cutout in the top right corner. Travelers who do not present a compliant license or an acceptable alternative may not be permitted through TSA security checkpoints. Other acceptable forms of identification include a U.S. passport or military ID. ■ expresslane.org/realid

This article was originally published in May 2025.