Oklahoma Granted Another REAL ID Extension

Oklahoma has been granted another extension on requirements to become REAL ID compliant until Oct. 10, 2018. The federal government will continue to recognize Oklahoma driver’s licenses and ID cards until then at airports and federal buildings.  
 
"This is great news for Oklahomans, and means there will be no restrictions on individuals using Oklahoma licenses to fly or access federal buildings through October 10 of next year," said Governor Mary Fallin.

"I applaud our lawmakers for working in a constructive, bipartisan fashion in approving legislation earlier this year that made Oklahoma compliant with the REAL ID Act."

6/6/2017 Related Story: State Requests Another REAL ID Extension

Fallin signed legislation earlier this year to bring the state in compliance with the 2005 law that strengthens rules for government-sanctioned identification. The measure requires state driver's licenses and ID cards to have security enhancements and be issued to people who can prove they are legally in the United States.

Those who would like more information about REAL ID are asked to refer to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website at www.dhs.gov/real-id, or the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety website at www.dps.ok.gov.