Happy Friday, Service Oklahoma team!
Here’s your weekly press recap highlighting the news you need to know.
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As the REAL ID Deadline approaches, Service Oklahoma's Initiatives Reach More
We have less than one week until federal REAL ID enforcement begins on May 7 and more TV stations, radio stations, and newspapers are covering our efforts to help Oklahomans get their gold-star credentials. Additionally, news outlets are sharing expiration information related to paper tags.
News stations KOKH in Oklahoma City and KTUL in Tulsa let viewers know it can take up to 14 days to receive your REAL ID in the mail. The station reminded viewers appointments are still available through Service Oklahoma. KOTV radio station in Tulsa said TSA will not accept the temporary paper Driver License copy issued at time of application.
KOKI in Tulsa and KOTV in Tulsa also reminded viewers of Service Oklahoma's after-hours appointments and Seasonal Saturdays. After-hours appointments are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at select locations through the end of the year.
The Oklahoman shared resources available to military members and their families, stating that Service Oklahoma offers resources for those out of state. While REAL IDs must be applied for in-person, a point emphasized by FOX 23 of Tulsa, military IDs may be used as an alternative to a REAL ID.
A reminder that REAL IDs must be applied for in-person, as the Better Business Bureau warns REAL ID applicants of online scammers promising online applications. Appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. Documentation includes proof of identity, proof of Oklahoma residency, Social Security number and is applicable name change documents and immigration of legal presence documentation. Review the REAL ID checklist online.
As of April 28, Service Oklahoma has issued more than 2 million REAL IDs, resulting in a 44.2% statewide compliance rate. Learn more on the REAL ID Intranet Hub.
Other News You Need To Know
News outlets are also highlighting the pre-registration process that changed last fall as a result of Senate Bill 2035, the Mason Treat Act.
Fox 23 in Tulsa reminded viewers that temporary paper tags are only valid for 10 days after the Broken Arrow police department announced new enforcement efforts. Radio station KRMG in Tulsa reminded viewers that Service Oklahoma will mail customers their metal license plate, if needed, and two pre-registration decals.
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