Service Oklahoma offering after-hours REAL ID appointments
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As the deadline to get a REAL ID approaches, Service Oklahoma is adding after-hours appointments for Oklahomans looking to get one.
According to Service OK, the REAL ID deadline in May 7, 2025. Starting on Monday, April 7, some locations will be offering REAL ID Mondays and Wednesdays, by appointment only, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. through the end of the year.
'We know life doesn't always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule,' said Diedra O'Neil, Chief Strategy & Operating Officer at Service Oklahoma.
Officials say the after-hours appointments allow for hundreds more Oklahomans to be seen each week, offering flexibility for those who cannot make it during regular hours.
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'These extended hours are about making essential services more accessible and supporting Oklahomans in a way that works for them. Whether it's a parent juggling after-school pickups, someone who can't get away during the workweek or anyone whose weekends are already full, we're focused on helping Oklahomans get their REAL ID at a time that fits their schedule.' O'Neil added.
REAL ID Mondays and Wednesday, as well as additional availability in May:
REAL ID Mondays and Wednesdays: Evening REAL ID appointments available from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday through the end of the year.
REAL ID Saturdays (May only): Saturday REAL ID appointments available from 12 to 5 p.m. at participating locations throughout the month of May.
Deadline Week Evenings (May 5–9): Extended evening REAL ID appointments offered every weeknight from 6 to 8 p.m. during the deadline week.
Participating locations include:
Chickasha (1701 Frisco Ave.)
Hinton (1802 N Broadway St.)
Muskogee (1806 N York St.)
OKC Classen (6015 N. Classen Blvd., Building 4)
Stillwater (701 East 12th Ave.)
Tulsa Eastgate (14002 E 21st St.)
Service OK has some tips to prepare for your visit:
Use the personalized REAL ID Checklist to confirm you have the required documents to apply.
Check live wait times to find a nearby location with the shortest current wait.
No appointment? No problem. Use the same-day waitlist to get in line at any time without a scheduled appointment.
Plan ahead for air travel. A temporary paper ID is issued upon approval, but it cannot be used for air travel. The permanent REAL ID is typically received within 10–14 business days.
To learn more, visit service.ok.gov.
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