The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now enforcing the federal REAL ID requirement. Beginning Wednesday, May 7, travelers boarding domestic flights will need to present a REAL ID, typically marked by a gold star on the top corner of a state-issued driver’s license or ID card.

As the enforcement deadline for the new Real ID requirement at airports nationwide takes effect today, travelers without a Real ID, passport, or military ID may face longer security lines. However, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is offering some leniency,

The first day of Real ID enforcement was on Wednesday, and a TSA New England spokesperson told WBZ-TV it's been a smooth day of travel for airports in the region. Even the procrastinators made sure they had a Real ID before the policy kicked in Wednesday morning.