On May 1, a different kind of identification card debuts in the state of North Carolina.

It’s called the N.C. REAL ID, and, while it doesn’t mean much today, in three years, flying out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport without one might mean holdups at the security checkpoint.

By October 1, 2020, the Transportation Security Administration will want you have an N.C. REAL ID for commercial air travel. And they’re not alone. The cards will be required to access federal buildings, military…