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REAL ID Deadline Approaches for Oklahomans: What You Need to Know

by AAH Libby Seiger

Time is running out for Oklahomans to get their REAL ID, with the federal deadline set for May 7โ€”just weeks away.

Beginning May 7, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driverโ€™s license or identification card to board domestic flights, access military bases, or enter certain federal facilities. A valid passport or other federally approved ID will be required without it.

This requirement stems from the REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005 in response to recommendations from the 9/11 Commission. While other post-9/11 reforms, such as the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, were implemented years ago, full enforcement of the REAL ID standard has faced multiple delaysโ€”most recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite its slow rollout, only about half of states were certified to issue REAL IDs by 2018. The Department of Homeland Security has signaled that further extensions are unlikely. Officials say this deadline marks the beginning of a phased enforcement, with full compliance expected by May 2027.

Oklahoma residents can still obtain noncompliant driverโ€™s licenses and IDs, which are typically less costly and require fewer documents. However, those IDs will not be accepted for federal purposes.

You do not need a REAL ID if you donโ€™t plan to fly, enter federal buildings, or visit military or nuclear facilities. A REAL ID is not required for driving, voting, federal benefits, entering most federal facilities, hospital access, or legal proceedings.

Below, youโ€™ll find details on how to obtain a REAL ID in Oklahoma, including what documents are needed and where to apply. 

To get a REAL ID, you will need:

1 proof of identity

2 proofs of Oklahoma residency

Social security number

Driver Education Completion Certificate (if applicable)

Name change document (if applicable)

Immigration or Legal Presence Documents (if applicable)

How to get a REAL ID in Oklahoma

Use the REAL ID checklist to gather your documents

Visit a Service Oklahoma Licensing Office or Licensed Operator

Book an appointment 

Bring your documents to the appointment

4-year Credential Fee: First ($42.25); Renewal ($38.50); Replace ($25)

8-year Credential Fee: First ($81); Renewal ($77); Replace ($25)

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