Oklahoma's REAL ID Act extension request has been denied. The Department of Public Safety said the agency was notified on Tuesday that the extension was denied, but the state was issued a grace period that will end on Jan. 29, 2017. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, if the state does not become compliant with the REAL ID act by Jan. 30, 2017, anyone who does not have a former of identification that is REAL ID compliant will not be able to enter a federal building or facility, military base, courthouse, etc. KEY DATES TO REMEMBER Beginning January 30, 2017: Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by non-compliant states for official purposes. Beginning January 22, 2018: A driver license or state ID issued by a state that is not in compliance with the REAL ID Act and has not been granted an extension by DHS will not be accepted to board a commercial aircraft within the U.S.

Oklahoma's REAL ID Act extension request has been denied.

The Department of Public Safety said the agency was notified on Tuesday that the extension was denied, but the state was issued a grace period that will end on Jan. 29, 2017.


According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, if the state does not become compliant with the REAL ID act by Jan. 30, 2017, anyone who does not have a former of identification that is REAL ID compliant will not be able to enter a federal building or facility, military base, courthouse, etc.

KEY DATES TO REMEMBER

Beginning January 30, 2017: Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by non-compliant states for official purposes.