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• Department of Homeland Security Real ID extension

  January 10, 2018 7:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles began issuing Real ID credentials on Oct. 3, 2016, and is waiting for official confirmation from the Department of Homeland Security. According to a release, Louisiana has been in continuous contact with DHS, who has confirmed that the determination of compliance... more »

• State discusses switching over to 'REAL ID' licenses Play Video

  March 23, 2016 12:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On the same day as a terrorist attack overseas, lawmakers in Louisiana discussed transferring state drivers' licenses to the 'REAL ID" system mandated by the federal government. Some states already signed-on to the system but not Louisiana. That decision was made by the Jindal administration, who was... more »

• Flyers could see harder security checkpoints Play Video

  September 15, 2015 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - If you're planning on flying next year, you may have a harder time getting on a plane. The REAL ID Act requires several documents that properly identify a person. As of now, Louisiana Driver's Licenses do not meet those federal regulations which went into effect... more »