Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – With the May 7, 2025, federal REAL ID deadline approaching, Service Oklahoma is expanding access to ensure more Oklahomans have the time they need to secure their REAL ID. Beginning Monday, April 7, select Service Oklahoma locations will offer REAL ID Mondays and Wednesdays – by appointment only – from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. through the end of the year. 

These evening REAL ID appointments add hundreds of new scheduling opportunities each week, providing greater flexibility for those who are unable to visit during traditional business hours. By extending service into the evening, Service Oklahoma is expanding access, helping balance appointment volume throughout the week and making it easier for Oklahomans to get their REAL ID. While locations are concentrated in metro and surrounding areas to address the highest demand, the added capacity is expected to benefit tens of thousands of people across the state. 

“We know life doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule,” said Diedra O’Neil, Chief Strategy & Operating Officer at Service Oklahoma. “These extended hours are about making essential services more accessible and supporting Oklahomans in a way that works for them. Whether it’s a parent juggling after-school pickups, someone who can’t get away during the workweek or anyone whose weekends are already full, we’re focused on helping Oklahomans get their REAL ID at a time that fits their schedule.”

REAL ID Mondays, Wednesdays and Additional Availability in May

To meet expected demand around the May 7, 2025 REAL ID deadline, Service Oklahoma is offering extended hours at six key locations through a series of evening and weekend events:

• REAL ID Mondays and Wednesdays: Evening REAL ID appointments available from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday through the end of the year.
• REAL ID Saturdays (May only): Saturday REAL ID appointments available from 12 to 5 p.m. at participating locations throughout the month of May.
• Deadline Week Evenings (May 5–9): Extended evening REAL ID appointments offered every weeknight from 6 to 8 p.m. during the deadline week.

Participating locations:

• Chickasha (1701 Frisco Ave.)
• Hinton (1802 N Broadway St.)
• Muskogee (1806 N York St.)
• OKC Classen (6015 N. Classen Blvd., Building 4)
• Stillwater (701 East 12th Ave.)
• Tulsa Eastgate (14002 E 21st St.)

REAL ID appointments can be scheduled at service.ok.gov/REALID. Oklahomans who cannot make their scheduled appointment are asked to cancel in advance so the time slot can be made available to others. 

Seasonal Saturdays Continue Through October

In addition to expanded access through May, Seasonal Saturdays remain available through October at the following locations, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: 

• OKC Classen (6015 N Classen Blvd, Building 4)
• OKC I-240 (728 E Interstate 240 Service Rd.)
• Tulsa Eastgate (14002 East 21st Street)
• Broken Arrow (1635 S Main St.)  

Tips to Prepare for a REAL ID Appointment

Service Oklahoma has streamlined the REAL ID process to make it as efficient and accessible as possible. With the right preparation, most visits take less than 20 minutes once with an examiner. Oklahomans are encouraged to plan ahead and apply early to avoid potential travel disruptions as the federal May 7, 2025, REAL ID deadline approaches. 

To ensure a smooth visit: 

• Use the personalized REAL ID Checklist to confirm you have the required documents to apply.
• Check live wait times to find a nearby location with the shortest current wait.
• No appointment? No problem. Use the same-day waitlist to get in line at any time without a scheduled appointment.
• Plan ahead for air travel. A temporary paper ID is issued upon approval, but it cannot be used for air travel. The permanent REAL ID is typically received within 10–14 business days.  

REAL ID Deadline: May 7, 2025

A REAL ID-compliant driver license or identification card — or another federally accepted form of identification, such as a passport — may be required to fly domestically and access federal buildings and military bases beginning May 7, 2025. While a REAL ID is not required for driving or for identification within the state of Oklahoma, it may be necessary for those who plan to travel. 

To date, over 2.1 million REAL IDs have been issued in Oklahoma. While not every Oklahoman will need or choose to obtain one, Service Oklahoma is committed to ensuring those who plan to fly without a passport have every opportunity to get a REAL ID ahead of their travel plans.

For more information on how to get a REAL ID in Oklahoma, visit service.ok.gov/REALID. 

Service Oklahoma: Oklahomans Helping Oklahomans 
Service Oklahoma's mission is to ease the stress of navigating government services while providing a best-in-class customer experience. Service Oklahoma provides driver license and motor vehicle services on behalf of the state both online and in-person. Service Oklahoma’s partnership with licensed operators (formerly tag agents) provides essential services in all 77 counties at 270+ locations across the state.