Though the act will go into effect in just under two months, the NCDOT reminds the public that REAL IDs aren't mandatory.

SB921 would “place a proposed amendment to the North Carolina Constitution revising ... casting an absentee ballot to submit a copy of their photo identification, or an affidavit of an exception ...

You may want an NC REAL ID if you fly frequently or regularly visit: The requirements for REAL IDs are similar to standard licensing requirements. To be issued a REAL ID, you'll need to go into a ...