Real ID Uptown

In 2005 the Federal Real ID act was passed and the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission were adopted. The act required the federal government to accept only Driver’s Licenses and State ID cards issued by states meeting the requirements of the Real ID Act. This includes screening citizens for commercial flights and entering federal buildings. Luckily ABC Title is an authorized issuer.

GET A REAL ID COMPLIANT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR STATE ID IN MINUTES HERE AT ABC TITLE of Uptown

  1. Real ID Compliant Driver’s License
  2. Real ID Compliant State ID Card

Although you will not need to be Real ID compliant for air travel until May 7, 2025, ABC Title can issue them now. We can upgrade your current Louisiana Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit making it Real ID Compliant.

For most applicants, this will require an unexpired US Passport OR original birth certificate; verbal confirmation of your social security number, and two different proofs of residency. (All documents must be in paper form and cannot be digital as we must scan them to the state).

SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

1) REAL ID COMPLIANT DRIVER’S LICENSE

Although you will not need to be Real ID compliant for air travel until May 7, 2025, ABC Title can issue them now. We can upgrade your current Louisiana Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit making it Real ID Compliant.

For most applicants, this will require an unexpired US Passport OR original birth certificate; verbal confirmation of your social security number, and two different proofs of residency.

For your Real ID Checklist click here. And for Real ID requirements click here.

2) REAL ID COMPLAINT LOUISIANA STATE ID CARD

The requirements for a Louisiana Real ID compliant State ID Card are the same as those for a Real ID Driver’s license, except that if you have both a Driver’s License and State ID, they cannot both be Real ID compliant.  We can upgrade your current Louisiana State ID making it Real ID Compliant.

For your Real ID Checklist click here. And for Real ID requirements click here.

FAQs

A. Yes! TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement on Wednesday, May 7.  You will need it to fly and to enter federal buildings, but your license is still valid for driving and you can obtain the Real ID after May 7th when the lines aren’t as long.

A. The real ID deadline is not until May 7, 2025. For example, if you do not expire until May 7, 2025, you could wait until then to apply for Real ID Compliance.

A. There are no additional fees, other then our $23.00 convenience fee if you wait until you expire to upgrade. However, if you would like to upgrade prior to expiration, then you would pay for a duplicate which costs from $13 to $17 plus our $23 fee.

A. Yes, they must be original.  If you do not have them, then you must reach out to the issuing agency for a duplicate original or certified copy.

A. We can accept the unexpired state issued ID or Driver’s license of your spouse, guardian, or parent; state or federal tax return listing you as a dependent; or school records showing your residential address.

A. Yes, provided you have the required documents.  The document required in addition to those needed for the upgrade is your dependent’s social security card.