Great News For Louisiana Drivers Who Don’t Have Real ID

If you still haven't updated your Louisiana driver's license to the REAL ID, the deadline to make the switch is just over two months away.

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According to the TSA, effective May 7, Louisiana residents will need to upgrade to the REAL ID if they plan to fly or enter any secure federal facility.

Louisiana residents have the option to upgrade to a REAL ID if their license does not currently have the star or stick with an older standard driver’s license. However, a standard credential—without the star—will not be valid to board a flight or to gain access to secure federal facilities, including military bases and some federal offices.

Louisiana OMV Offering Special Service To Help Get REAL ID

As that May 7 deadline quickly approaches, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has announced a special service to help those who still need to update to this new identification.

Taking to their Facebook page, the Louisiana OMV announced that in an effort to aid those unable to visit an office Monday through Friday, several of the OMV field offices would be open on a few Saturdays for appointments or walk-ins.

Those Saturdays include March 15, April 12, and May 3 from the hours of 8:00 am until 1:00 pm at these select offices:

• Alexandria
• Baton Rouge
• Houma
• Lafayette
• Lake Charles
• Livingston
• Monroe
• New Orleans (Veterans Blvd)
• Shreveport
• Westbank - Oakwood Center

Just go HERE to see exactly what documents you'll need in order to get that REAL ID and if you would like to make an appointment at the OMV, just go to expresslane.org