The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) will hold a press conference on the importance of Louisiana residents becoming REAL ID ready. Beginning May 7, 2025, residents must present a REAL ID or other federally acceptable document to the TSA when flying.

REAL ID Requirements:

• Look for a star in the upper right corner of your Louisiana driver's license
• Without a REAL ID-compliant license, travelers will need alternative approved identification (such as a passport)
• Standard credentials without the star will not be valid for:
  • Boarding flights
  • Accessing secure federal facilities
  • Entering military bases
  • Visiting some federal offices

How to Get a REAL ID:

1. Visit a Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles field office or Public Tag Agent location
2. Bring documentation proving:
   • U.S. citizenship
   • Louisiana residency

Resources:

• Interactive REAL ID checklist: www.expresslane.org/REALID
• General license information: www.expresslane.org/License

Event Details:

• Location: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
• Date: November 19th
• Time: 10:30 a.m.
• Speakers:
• Dan Casey, Louisiana OMV Commissioner
• Sari Koshetz, TSA Spokesperson

To RSVP, please contact: Sari Koshetz
TSA Public Affairs
Email: [email protected]

Note: OMV staff will be present to assist residents. Physical credentials will be mailed to the address on file. Same-day credentials are available at OMV field offices.