(Radio Iowa) – The often-delayed Real I-D driver’s license requirement for flying goes into effect today (Wednesday). Iowa D-O-T spokesperson Kathleen Meradith-Eyers says it appears a majority of people flying from the state are prepared.

Meradith-Eyers says you will need another form of I-D, such as a passport, to board a plane if you haven’t upgraded your driver’s license. She says it’s a one-time thing.

You now need a Real ID driver’s license with a yellow star to use it to board a plane. (DOT photo)

The gold start in the upper right corner of the license shows it is a Real I-D. It also works if your I-D is on your phone.

Meradith-Eyers says you need to go into a driver’s license renewal station with some extra documents to make your license a Real I-D.

Those just getting their driver’s licenses don’t have to worry.

You can get an appointment to change to a Real I-D at IowaDOT.gov. Meradith-Eyers says they recommend getting it two months before you need to fly.