Starting May 7, state-level ID cards like driver's licenses won't be accepted for federal purposes unless they are REAL ID-compliant. Here's what Virginia residents need to know:

After several lengthy delays, the deadline to get a Real ID is May 7, which will be needed to get into federal buildings and through airport security.

The deadline is fast approaching for domestic flyers or those wanting to enter a secured military facility or military base to have a Real ID compliant driver's license, ID card or another federally approved form of ID.