State government offices that issue driver’s licenses and state IDs have seen a significant increase in demand for REAL ID and some have extended their office hours to meet the demand. Some officials have recommended people wait for a while to get REAL ID compliant licenses and cards if they don’t have flight planned in the next few months.

DHS Sec. Kristi Noem says Americans who don't have their REAL IDs will be allowed to fly for now, but will face more screening and delays at the airport.

Travelers who don’t yet have a new federally approved identification card should expect delays at the nation’s airports but will still be able to board domestic flights, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.