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The REAL ID Act covers 56 jurisdictions, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S.In 2017, HB1845 was passed by legislators, allowing DPS to come into compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005. In 2007, the Oklahoma Legislature passed a law prohibiting DPS from implementing this REAL ID Act, specifically prohibiting DPS from implementing any provisions that would comply with this federal law. Official uses included accessing federal facilities, entering nuclear power plants, and boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft. The Act prohibited federal agencies from accepting driver’s licenses and ID cards from states unless DHS standards were met. The REAL ID Act of 2005 established minimum standards for the production and issuance of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards and authorized grants to assist states in implementing the requirements. We suggest that you call the DLTC before you go, to find out exactly how much money you need to bring, rather than going to all that trouble and standing in a queue all day, just to be told you have insufficient funds.įor more info on where to go and how much it costs in different regions, please click here.REAL ID is a coordinated effort by the states and the federal government to improve the reliability and accuracy of state-issued identification documents, with the intent of inhibiting terrorists’ ability to evade detection by using fraudulent identification. The above-mentioned prices are just a ballpark figure pricing at each DLTC is different.

*Costs for temporary and or permanent licenses appear to vary between licensing centres throughout Gauteng (which is also more expensive than the rest of SA), so rather take along some extra cash just to be sure. Just bear in mind that we are in uncertain times, and delays are possible. However, if you apply for renewal before your old license expires, you won't need the temporary license, as your old one's validity will be extended for an extra 3 months. If your license has already expired, it will set you back an extra R72* for a temporary license, along with two extra ID photos. Proof of residence (utilities bill, telephone bill, home rental contract, or affidavit from your landlord along with their utilities bill) Your ID book/card, temporary ID, or passport If your license is still valid, you'll need to present the following documentation along with your application:


Renewing your license? Here's what to take with you
