Nevada residents hurry for Real IDs before deadline
While many are still trying to get their Real ID, it seems most people are already compliant with the federal mandate.
'We're hitting about 80% compliance in the state, which is great,' Hailey Foster, Public Information Officer for Nevada DMV, said.
Still, there are many Nevadans who need to get their Real ID.
'We have been seeing an uptick in our operations,' Foster said. 'A lot of people are wanting to come in and get that Real ID.'
The Nevada DMV had to add additional appointments to accommodate the demand. Those without a Real ID will not be able to board domestic flights or access certain federal buildings come next Wednesday, unless they have a passport.
Meanwhile, at the airport, some people said they've had their Real ID for years.
'As soon as they told us to, right when COVID hit, many years ago,' Valerie Hooper, traveling from Virginia, said.
'Three years ago, I got mine…Mine was with my driver's license, so I've had it for three years,' West Virginia residents Art and Georgette Adams said. '[The process was] very easy. We just went to the DMV, filled out paperwork, and took a picture. We're here.'
Las Vegas resident Willie Mack also said he got his Real ID when he renewed his driver's license.
'I was renewing my ID, and it automatically had it on there, and they said you were going to need it if you wanted to travel throughout the U.S. on a plane, so they already did their job for me,' Mack said. 'Now I ain't gotta wait in that long line.'
For frequent flyers, getting their Real ID was a no-brainer.
'I needed the Real ID. I travel quite a bit. I travel once or twice a month. At the airport, it says that you need one,' Las Vegas resident Jaime Leona said.
If you're unsure if you have a Real ID, look in the upper right corner. If your driver's license or ID has a star there, you have a Real ID. If the star is missing, you do not.
While some states allow people to get their Real ID online, Nevada requires you to visit a DMV office in person. Nevada DMV is offering walk-in appointments every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. until May 15. You can also schedule Wednesday appointments starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. To schedule an appointment, visit the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Official Website and search 'Appointments'.
You must have ALL of the following to get a Real ID at the DMV:
Proof of identity (one document)
Proof of name change (if you've changed your name)
Proof of Social Security number
Proof of your Nevada residential address (two documents required)
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