(KRON) -- In only a few more weeks, those flying domestically within the United States will need to present a REAL ID to get past TSA and board your aircraft. The deadline of May 7 is approaching. A couple of DMV offices in the Bay Area are accommodating that deadline. The Pleasanton and Fremont of fices are opening an hour early to handle REAL ID appointments, the DMV said in a news release. The Pleasanton (6300 W. Las Positas Blvd.) and Fremont (4287 Central Ave.) DMV locations are now open at 7 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until June 27. The hours change went into effect on Monday, April 14. REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May? However, those offices are only opening an hour early for REAL ID appointments, the DMV said. Californians who would like to apply for a REAL ID can do so on DMV's website. The DMV says customers should fill out the online application first and upload the required documents -- before visiting a DMV office. "Customers must visit a DMV office and bring their uploaded documents to complete the application," the DMV said in the news release. "By starting the process online, it should take only about 15 minutes in the office." Two Bay Area DMV offices temporarily closed for renovations According to the DMV, there are three steps to obtain a new REAL ID. Gather your documents with help from the checklist Complete the application online and upload your documents Visit a DMV office Regular DMV office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. They are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday. As of now, only the Fremont and Pleasanton offices have extended their hours to accommodate REAL ID appointments. ...read more read less