The deadline to get your REAL ID is quickly approaching now that we’re in the last month before implementation. Oklahomans will need a REAL ID to board all domestic flights and access federal buildings after May 7, 2025.
Getting a REAL ID has been an initiative since 2020, but has been pushed back due to the backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Once the deadline has passed, passengers 18 and older won’t be able to fly domestically without a REAL ID. This will also prevent adults from entering military bases and accessing some federal buildings.
What is a REAL ID and who needs one?
Congress passed the REAL ID Act 20 years ago, establishing minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. A major component of the REAL ID process is the confirmation of identity…