Don’t Wait! Get REAL ID Ready Before May 7, 2025!

The REAL ID enforcement date is just three months away and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is encouraging residents to prepare now. Beginning on May 7, 2025, the only state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards federal agencies will accept for official purposes are those that meet REAL ID standards. A Louisiana REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card has a gold circle with a star cutout in the top right corner.

OMV is urging all residents to consider a REAL ID compliant credential when renewing their license or identification card. Residents who are not eligible for renewal can upgrade by applying for a duplicate license or identification card that is REAL ID-compliant. Louisiana residents must visit an OMV field office or Public Tag Agent location to obtain a REAL ID driver’s license or ID card.

TSA accepts mobile driver’s licenses and identification cards in LA Wallet at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and many other participating airports across the United States.

REAL ID-compliant credentials are required to utilize LA Wallet on TSA equipment at MSY.

Important REAL ID Ready Links

REAL ID Checklist: www.expresslane.org/REALID

Acceptable IDs at TSA Checkpoints: www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

REAL ID FAQs: www.dhs.gov/real-id/real-id-faqs

Book an Appointment: www.expresslane.org/appointments

Driver’s License Status: www.expresslane.org/DLst