Press Release

OKLAHOMA CITY – Service Oklahoma is excited to announce the launch of the REAL ID Tracker which has been added as a feature to its website. The REAL ID Tracker was created to keep Oklahomans regularly updated on the status of the number of REAL IDs in the state as the federal enforcement date draws near.  

With less than one year remaining until the REAL ID federal mandate deadline for citizens to get a REAL ID, more than 1.8 million REAL IDs have been issued in Oklahoma and around 40,000 are currently being added each month. 

The Oklahoma REAL ID Tracker shows a real-time estimate of how many REAL IDs have been added throughout the week, while also featuring a timer that keeps track of the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the federal REAL ID deadline on May 7, 2025.

After May 7, 2025, a REAL ID or other form of federal identification, like a passport, is needed to board domestic flights, visit military bases or gain access to certain federal facilities. While not required, Oklahomans may wish to apply for a REAL ID to avoid any disruptions to their travel plans or access to essential government facilities. 

Service Oklahoma is dedicated to assisting Oklahomans who wish to obtain their REAL IDs and have made the process quick and efficient. Citizens can conveniently visit any of the 270 locations across the state to get their REAL ID. 

“Now is a great time to apply for a REAL ID,” said Jay Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of Service Oklahoma. “We encourage those wanting to be REAL ID compliant to prepare for their visit by using our REAL ID Checklist located on our website to view documents they will need and check current location wait times. Oklahomans can also go to their nearest licensed operator to get their REAL ID.” 

Get a Gold Star: Easily Make a Credential REAL ID Compliant!
Any Driver License, State Identification Card or Commercial Driver License, can be made REAL ID complaint with additional documentation. REAL IDs have a gold star in the top right-hand corner to signify the REAL ID status. 

Service Oklahoma has also made it easy to know which documents are needed when applying for a REAL ID by creating an online REAL ID Checklist found at service.ok.gov/REALID. This easy-to-use tool walks users through a step-by-step process to determine exactly which documents they will need to bring to ensure a productive visit. REAL ID Checklist users also have the ability to send the list of documents directly to their email for safe keeping. 

Many of the documents needed to make a credential REAL ID compliant are easily accessible. A utility bill found in an email, a voter registration card found in a wallet or a vehicle’s title of registration can all be used for two proofs of an Oklahoma address that are needed. 

Birth Certificates and Vital Records
To learn more about how to obtain a copy of any needed vital records, such as a birth certificate, in preparation for your REAL ID, visit oklahoma.gov/health. 

With more than 270 locations statewide, Service Oklahoma is committed to providing Oklahomans with convenient access to REAL ID services. When Oklahomans are ready to apply for a REAL ID, they can visit service.ok.gov/locations to find the Service Oklahoma or licensed operator location nearest them and check current wait times. Service Oklahoma and licensed operator locations can be found in all 77 state counties making 95% of Oklahomans within 20-miles of a location.  

REAL ID Act and Oklahoma REAL ID Stats
The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, establishes the minimum-security standards for state-issued driver licenses and identification cards for all U.S. states and territories. These standards include documentation requirements and enhanced security features, making REAL IDs more resistant to tampering and fraud and allow for the sharing of information between states. While some states began issuing as early as 2010, all 50 states, including Oklahoma, began issuing REAL IDs in 2020. 

REAL ID Stats:

• 1,829,335 Oklahoma REAL IDs issued as of Sept. 1, 2024.
• 2,310,013 Oklahomans with non-REAL ID credentials as of Sept. 1, 2024.
• By the May 7, 2025 deadline, Service Oklahoma estimates around 60% of Oklahomans will be REAL ID compliant, aligning with the current national compliance rate.
• 270 locations statewide including Service Oklahoma Licensing and Exam and licensed operator locations can issue REAL IDs.  

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.