How do i apply for a real id

What is REAL ID?

Beginning May 3, 2023, Michigan residents will need to present a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States and enter certain federal facilities to comply with federal law. REAL ID requirements ensure the secure production and issuance of licenses and IDs to prevent copying or altering.

Deadlines and requirements

The REAL ID requirement takes effect May 3, 2023. You can still convert your license or ID to REAL ID after the deadline at a Secretary of State office.

You aren’t required to convert your license or ID to become REAL ID-compliant. However, beginning May 2023, you will need to present a REAL ID document when you:

  • Board a domestic flight in the U.S.
  • Enter a military base or nuclear power plant.
  • Visit certain federal buildings.

If you have a valid, unexpired Michigan enhanced license or ID, U.S. passport, or DHS Trusted Traveler’s card, you are already REAL ID-compliant.

Converting to REAL ID

To convert to REAL ID, visit a Secretary of State office and provide the following documents:

  • Your current Michigan driver’s license or ID.
  • A valid, unexpired U.S. passport, birth certificate, or other proof of legal presence document
  • A certified legal name-change document, if your name is different from what is on your birth certificate.

There’s no added charge for converting to REAL ID if you do so at the time of renewing or replacing your license or ID. Otherwise, there is a correction fee ($9 for license; $10 for ID) to convert to REAL ID.

Schedule an office visit

  • Beginning May 3, 2023, you will need to show a REAL ID-compliant document to board a plane for domestic travel or to enter certain federal facilities, military bases, and nuclear power plants.

    If your license or ID is not REAL ID compliant, you may show another REAL ID document, such as a valid U.S. passport or passport card.

    You can still use your valid, unexpired standard license or ID as legal identification for cashing checks, renting vehicles, purchasing alcohol and tobacco, or entering casinos after May 3, 2023. A standard license or ID will have "Not for Federal Identification" printed on it.

  • No, a REAL ID will not be required for jury duty, even if it's in a federal building.

  • All state-issued identification will be accepted when voters are asked to show valid ID when voting. Regardless of whether a voter has a standard, enhanced or REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card, the voter's card will be accepted as valid identification. Voters who do not have valid state-issued identification or another accepted identity document may sign an Affidavit of Identity.

  • If you are a lawfully present non-U.S. citizen, including permanent and non-permanent residents, you are eligible to apply for a REAL ID driver's license or ID card or turn your current Michigan driver's license or state ID into a REAL ID. In either case, you'll need to schedule a visit at a Michigan Secretary of State office and bring the required legal presence document.

    It's important to note that some documents already in the possession of non-US citizens qualify as REAL ID and will be acceptable for flying domestically when the law goes into effect on May 3, 2023. These include:

    • Permanent resident card
    • Foreign government-issued passport
    • Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
    • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)

How do i apply for a real id

Federal law requires that your first application for a REAL ID compliant credential be made in person. You can apply for a REAL ID compliant credential at a location listed below.  Before visiting any of these locations to apply for a REAL ID, please review the required documents you will need to bring with you.

If you have already been issued a Tennessee driver license or ID, visit:

  • One of our full-service Driver Services Centers
  • One of our two Express Services Centers:
    • Nashville - Downtown Express Services Center
    • Memphis - Bartlett Express Services Center
  • Participating County Clerk partners (See list below.)

If you have not been previously issued a Tennessee driver license or ID, visit:

  • One of our full-service Driver Services Centers

After being issued your first REAL ID compliant credential, you may renew online, use a Self-Service Kiosk or visit a County Clerk Office for renewal.

Make a REAL ID appointment!

Customers can now schedule an appointment for REAL ID at any Driver Services Center. Scheduling an appointment allows a customer to be served at a Driver Services Center on a specific day and time. To make a REAL ID appointment, click the button below and select "REAL ID Appointment."

What do you need for Oklahoma REAL ID?

In order to obtain a REAL ID you will need to provide proof of identity/lawful presence in the United States, your social security number and two proofs of your current Oklahoma address. All documents must be in printed, not electronic format.

How much does REAL ID cost in PA?

You will pay a one-time fee of $30, plus a renewal fee (current renewal fee is $30.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver's license or a photo ID).

How much is the REAL ID in California?

REAL ID and federal non-compliant cards are both valid forms of identification. All driver licenses, including REAL ID driver licenses, cost $35 and ID cards cost $30. For more information about REAL ID, visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov.

Do I need an appointment to get a REAL ID in Illinois?

In Illinois, a REAL ID can be obtained by visiting a Secretary of State Driver Services facility. Get Chicago local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters. While making an appointment is an option, it isn't required as walk-ins are permitted.