REAL ID Act, Louisiana

Real ID for flying deadline fast approaching. What do you need to get a Real ID?
In about six months, New Jersey residents must have a Real ID compliant driver license or identification card to fly within the United States.
Louisiana, upgrade to REAL ID or risk not flying
SHREVEPORT, La. ( KTAL/KMSS) — The REAL ID Act establishes stricter security requirements for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards, and if you do not upgrade your ID, you risk not being able to board a domestic flight.
When do you need Real ID to fly? And how do you get it in Louisiana? Here's what to know.
Louisiana travelers might need to plan for extra time at security if they are not REAL ID compliant by May 7, 2025.
What you need to upgrade to REAL ID as deadline quickly approaches
The deadline to get a REAL ID is quickly approaching, and officials are urging travelers to update their licenses sooner rather than later.
Louisiana travelers will need Real ID to fly beginning in May
Starting May 7, you will need to upgrade your ID to a Real ID in order to board a flight. Dan Casey, the commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles, said just a small percentage of those without Real ID would represent a lot of travelers.
Louisiana travelers urged to get REAL ID before 2025 deadline
Louisiana residents planning to travel by air will need to meet new federal requirements starting next year. Beginning May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another federally approved form of identification to board domestic flights.
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Do I need a Real ID to fly in 2024, 2025? A checklist on getting the new ID
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Don't get stopped at the airport. What flyers need to know about Real ID for 2025
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Real ID Ready: What the OMV says you need to know before the deadline
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is reminding you to make sure you’re Real ID ready before next year’s deadline.
Real ID deadline is coming soon. Here's what you should know for Illinois
The deadline for needing a Real ID is fast approaching, but what should Illinois residents know about the upcoming change?
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'Do not wait': The REAL ID deadline is less than 6 months away
The RMV expects demand for REAL IDs to surge ahead of the May 7, 2025 deadline. Currently, just 55% of state-issued IDs in ...