Update on Real ID Enforcement
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety was notified today that the State of Oklahoma’s request for an extension of time to become compliant with the REAL ID Act has been denied. Included in the message was notification that Oklahoma has been issued a grace period that will end on January 29, 2017. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
“Starting January 30, 2017, Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by [non-compliant] states for official purposes.”
What this means is that after January 30, 2017, anyone who does not have a form of identification that is REAL ID compliant will not be able to enter a federal building or facility, military base, courthouse, etc. Oklahomans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead before visiting any federal building or facility.
KEY DATES TO REMEMBER
Beginning January 30, 2017: Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by non-compliant states for official purposes.
Beginning January 22, 2018: A driver license or state ID issued by a state that is not in compliance with the REAL ID Act and has not been granted an extension by DHS will not be accepted to board a commercial aircraft within the U.S.
