With travel season in full swing, DFA is reminding Arkansans a REAL ID may be obtained at any of the state’s 134 Revenue Offices. Approximately 1.3 million Arkansans have a REAL ID, which is now required to board a flight. The accepted alternatives to a REAL ID to board are an active U.S. Passport or active Military ID.
For those who do not want to wait when they arrive to the Revenue Office, an appointment to obtain a REAL ID may be made at AR MyDMV. With an appointment, a Revenue Office agent will be waiting to serve the customer at that time.
A REAL ID is issued in the form of a Driver’s license or State ID. In addition to the 1.3 million REAL IDs, there are 1.5 million Arkansans with a “regular” license or state ID.
The cost to obtain a REAL ID is $10 if the existing expiration date on a license or ID is transferred to the REAL ID. The cost is $40 for a full eight-year period until expiration.
Below please find more information on the required documents to obtain a REAL ID. Arkansans must provide proof of legal presence, proof of identity, a Social Security Card, and proof of residency.
Required Documents for REAL ID
- Proof of Legal Presence
Examples of qualifying documents (one must be provided) include a U.S. Birth Certificate or U.S. Passport.
- Proof of Identity
Examples of qualifying documents (one must be provided) include a current driver’s license or ID, a school ID, a vehicle registration or title, a marriage certificate, or a Military ID.
- Proof of Social Security Number
A Social Security Card or DD 214 must be provided. For a replacement card, visit https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card or call 1-800-325-0778.
- Proof of Residency
Examples of qualifying documents (two must be provided) include a gas, water or electric bill in the applicant’s name, paycheck stub from within the last six months, an account statement from a bank or financial institution from within the last six months, a current state or federal tax return or a current homeowners, renters or motor vehicle insurance policy.
