A line of people was growing outside of the DMV in Coney Island Tuesday as residents rushed to get their REAL IDs ahead of a key federal deadline.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says travelers without a REAL ID will be allowed to fly for now after Wednesday's deadline but may face extra steps and scrutiny.

Those without a REAL ID can use a passport to fly domestically.

A REAL ID looks similar to a standard driver's license but includes either a star in the upper corner or the word “Enhanced” with a small American flag. If you’ve renewed your license in the past few years, you may already have one—but officials urge residents to double-check.

To obtain a REAL ID, you must visit the DMV with specific documents:

Marjorie Frank, who was back in line early Tuesday, says she tried to apply on Monday but forgot her Social Security card. “The lines were so long yesterday—I’m trying to get ahead of it today. I want to travel in July, so I need to get this done,” she said.