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Welcome back to your weekly update on all things REAL ID—from statewide momentum to new tools and key updates.
Today Marks a Milestone—Not the Finish Line
The May 7 federal enforcement date is officially here. Thanks to your years of hard work, planning and partnership, millions of Oklahomans are prepared.
But REAL ID services don’t stop today. Oklahomans can still apply after May 7, and your continued support will help them avoid travel and access disruptions. Thank you to everyone for the role you’ve played—and continue to play—in this effort.
REAL ID by the Numbers (as of May 5)
- 1,560,548 active REAL ID-compliant credentials
- 3,474,643 total active credentials
- 44.9% statewide compliance rate
What Changes Today and What Doesn’t
Starting today, May 7, a REAL ID or TSA-accepted ID is required to:
- Board domestic flights
- Access certain federal buildings
- Enroll in TSA PreCheck or CLEAR
Standard driver licenses remain valid for driving, voting and general ID. REAL ID services will continue after May 7, and the REAL ID Checklist remains the best tool to help Oklahomans prepare.
New Tools Available on the REAL ID Hub
Two new resources are now available on the REAL ID Hub to support conversations with customers:
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REAL ID Fact Sheet: Covers top customer questions on eligibility and documents
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TSA Guidance Card: For customers who may not receive their REAL ID in time for travel
Limited-Edition Shirts for After-Hours Support
Driver License Examiners and staff supporting after-hours events will receive exclusive SOK REAL ID t-shirts in the coming weeks. Want one? They’ll be available in the Employee Store next month.
Expanded After-Hours Appointments
Through Friday, the following locations are offering after-hours appointments from 6 to 8 p.m.—and every Saturday through the end of the month from 12 to 5 p.m.:
- Chickasha
- Hinton
- Muskogee
- OKC Classen
- Stillwater
- Tulsa Eastgate
Appointments are by reservation only. Thank you to everyone helping extend access during this critical time.
"No, Really" TV Ad Now Airing
Our statewide ad highlights the real consequences of missing the deadline—like canceled trips and travel delays. It’s part of our effort to drive urgency and action. Click here to watch.
Let’s keep it going. This moment has been years in the making, and our work to serve Oklahomans continues. No, really.
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