Idahoans are rushing to get their Star Cards before the May 7th deadline
Idaho Falls, IDAHO (KIFI) — The deadline to get REAL ID is May 7. REAL ID is required to fly commercially or get access to federal facilities.
While it costs the same, getting a Star Card requires more documents than a regular driver's license. You'll need a birth certificate, a social security card and two proofs of Idaho residency.
With just 2 weeks left, the deadline rush is causing delays in people getting copies of their birth certificates. That's according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
The department tells Local News 8 it will take up to 16 business days to fulfill a single request. That's compared to the 5-day average the department saw last year.
A big misconception is that you cannot travel without a Star Card, but they are just one of many REAL IDs accepted for air travel. A license without a star can still be used for driving, renting a vehicle, buying alcohol or entering a casino.
If you aren't sure what you need to bring to the DMV, the Idaho Transportation Department has a tool that creates a list of documents for you. It's called the ADD the Star tool. You can still get a star card after the May 7th deadline.
