Apply for REAL ID
REAL ID is a federal security credential added to State-Issued Driver Licenses and Identification Cards that establishes a minimum security standard required for specific activities.
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Beginning May 7, 2025, a REAL ID License or Identification card, or valid federal identification document (i.e. U.S. Passport) will be required to:
- Board a domestic flight
- Visit military bases or specific federal buildings
- Enter nuclear power plants
Our REAL ID checklist will provide you with the documents required for your visit.
REAL ID vs. Standard Driver License
REAL ID Driver License
A REAL ID is marked by a gold star in the upper-right hand corner.
- Meets the new federal security standards
- May be used to board domestic flights after the new May 7, 2025 deadline
- Enter military bases, secure federal facilities, and nuclear power plants starting May 7, 2025
Standard Driver License
It will not have a gold star marked in the upper-right hand corner. If you plan to fly domestically, a REAL ID is recommended.
- Does not meet the new federal security standards
- Cannot use to board domestic flights starting after the new May 7, 2025 deadline
- Cannot use to enter military bases, secure federal facilities, or nuclear power plants starting May 7, 2025
Do I Need a REAL ID?
Yes, if you...
- Will travel domestically by plane after May 7, 2025 without a valid U.S. Passport
- Visit military bases, secure federal facilities, or nuclear power plants
No, if you...
- Have a gold star on your license or ID (this means you already have a REAL ID)
- Prefer to use your valid U.S. passport for domestic travel
- Do not travel the country by plane
- Do not visit military bases, secure federal facilities, or nuclear power plants
REAL IDs are Optional
You do not need a REAL ID if you don’t plan to fly, enter federal buildings, or visit military or nuclear facilities.
Starting May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to fly domestically unless you have a valid U.S. passport, military ID, or another federally approved ID.
An unexpired U.S. passport is still required for international travel, regardless of whether you have a REAL ID.
You do not need a REAL ID driver license or identification card to do any of the following:
- Drive
- Vote
- Apply for or receive federal benefits to which you are entitled (Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, etc.)
- Enter a federal facility that does not require an ID (i.e. a post office)
- Access a hospital or receive life-saving services
- Participate in law enforcement proceedings or investigations (serve on a federal jury, testify in federal court, etc.)
How to Obtain a Real ID
Use the REAL ID Checklist to gather your documents
- One Proof of Identity - Examples include an original birth certificate or unexpired U.S. passport. You can find the list of acceptable primary identification documents here.
- 2 Proofs of Oklahoma Residency — View the list of all acceptable residency documents for your REAL ID
- Social Security Number - This number will not appear on your license. Physical card is not required.
- Driver Education Completion Certificate (if applicable) - In order to waive the written test, you can bring in a Driver Education completion certificate (from a commercial or public school). For more information on Driver Education courses, view available schools here.
- Name Change Document (if applicable) - If the last name to be entered on the Oklahoma License is different from the name on the Primary ID, the applicant must bring in a document showing a legal name change.
- Immigration or Legal Presence Documents (if applicable) - Visit the Required Documents page for more information.
Use our easy online checklist to make sure that you have everything you need to bring to your visit.
Visit a Service Oklahoma Licensing Office or Licensed Operator
You can now view live wait times and join the waitlist at all Service Oklahoma Licensing Offices! Visit our locations page to get started.
If you are a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident, you may also visit an approved Licensed Operator (previously called a tag agency) to receive a REAL ID.
Note
If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian with you.
Bring your documents to your appointment
Be sure to bring the documents from your REAL ID checklist to your visit. Your checklist was sent to your email if you elected to provide it.
Fees
4-year credential option
- First REAL ID: $42.50
- Renewal: $38.50
- Replace: $25.00
8-year credential option
- First REAL ID: $81.00
- Renewal: $77.00
- Replace: $25.00
Note
If you are over the age of 62, you will be charged a prorated fee for a Driver License or State ID until you are 65.
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