How to get a new 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.

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Step 1: Determine which ID is right for you
Step 2. Gather the necessary documentation
How much is it to replace a REAL ID in PA?
What's needed for REAL ID Oklahoma?
How much is a Arizona REAL ID?
How much is the new California REAL ID?

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."

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County Clerks that are currently issuing REAL IDs

This is a list of County Clerk partners that are issuing REAL IDs to current Tennessee driver license and ID holders at this time.

*Service hours and operations for County Clerk partners may vary during the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition, County Clerk Offices may elect to serve only residents in their county. Please check with your local county clerk on their current operation status before visiting.

A REAL ID is a new form of identification that has its own federal documentation requirements. Even if you previously submitted your proof of identity documents to Service Oklahoma for a Driver License or State ID card, you must do so again in order to meet federal REAL ID application requirements. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

You are not required to get a REAL ID, however, starting May 7, 2025, if you typically use your driver license or non-driver ID (instead of a passport or other form of ID) to fly within the U.S. you probably want a REAL ID. Otherwise you will need to use a valid U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. The Standard New Jersey driver license can still be used for driving.

After May 7, 2025, only the Enhanced or REAL ID will be accepted to get on a domestic flight (within the U.S.), or to enter certain federal buildings or military bases (unless you have a passport or another federally-accepted form of ID).

Learn more about how to get an Enhanced or REAL ID in the DMV's new Youtube video.

If you plan to travel, upgrade now!

Do not have a license yet? Learn how to get a learner permit
If you do not need to drive, you can get a driver non-driver ID
Need to commercial driver license (CDL)? Learn how to get a CDL
Already have an Enhanced or REAL ID? learn how to renew

Step 1: Determine which ID is right for you

New York State offers 3 types of IDs

Enhanced
REAL ID
Standard

See a detailed comparison.

Answer the questions below to find out which type is right for you

Do you want to use your license/ID to board a domestic (U.S.) flight?

Yes

Do you want to use your license/ID to enter a federal building or military base?

Yes

Do you want to use your license/ID to cross into the U.S. border (by land or sea) coming from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean?

Yes

Based on your answers above, you should get a...

Standard driver license, permit or non-driver ID card

If you have a Passport, you can use it for identification, boarding a plane for domestic (within the U.S.) and international flights and to enter certain federal buildings or a military base.

Based on your answers above, you should get...

a Federal REAL ID driver license, permit or non-driver ID card.

Remember, you will need a Passport to fly to other countries.

Based on your answers above, you should get a

Federal REAL ID driver license, permit or non-driver ID card.

Remember, you need a Passport to fly to other countries.

Based on your answers above, you should get a

Federal REAL ID driver license, permit or non-driver ID card.

Remember, you need a Passport to fly to other countries.

Based on your answers above, you should get an

Enhanced driver license, permit or non-driver ID card, if you are a U.S. Citizen.

Remember, you need a Passport to fly to other countries.

Step 2. Gather the necessary documentation

Be prepared! Complete this guide to be sure you have the proof of identity you need to get a license, permit or ID before you go to a DMV office.

How much is it to replace a REAL ID 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).

What's needed for REAL ID Oklahoma?

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.

How much is a Arizona REAL ID?

The cost is $25.00.

How much is the new California REAL ID?

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. Beginning January 22, all California driver licenses and ID cards will also have a new card design.