The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is reminding residents that the deadline to obtain a REAL ID is quickly approaching.
TUPELO, Miss (WTVA) - The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is reminding residents that the deadline to obtain a REAL ID is quickly approaching.
Starting May 7, all Mississippians will need a REAL ID, marked by a gold star in the upper right corner, on their driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card.
The REAL ID is a federally compliant identification that meets security standards for state-issued IDs, including driver's licenses, permits, and ID cards.
To obtain your REAL ID, you must visit the DMV with the following documents: your Social Security card (or another official document with your Social Security number), a certified copy of your birth certificate, and two proofs of Mississippi residency.
A REAL ID is necessary for several reasons. It will be required for commercial air travel, accessing military bases, and entering secure federal facilities.
To assist residents in obtaining their REAL ID, several driver license stations across Mississippi will be open on Saturdays.
The dates are April 12, April 26, and May 3. Locations such as Tupelo, New Albany, Jackson, and others will be available for those seeking their REAL ID.
Remember the deadline to get yours is May 7.
