Starting May 7, the federal government will enforce the REAL ID Act, requiring a REAL ID or another approved federal document to board domestic flights and access secure federal facilities.

After years of delays, the final, very real deadline to have a Real ID while flying in the United States is right around the corner, and some states are in a scramble to make sure everyone has a compliant ID.

The California DMV is offering early appointments for drivers to get a Real ID as the May 7 deadline approaches.