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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles says another text message scam is circulating. Here's what to know.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana residents should be aware of another text message scam circulating that has the potential to steal personal information and charge unnecessary fees. Louisiana State Police (LSP) and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) say in the latest scam attempt, residents have received text messages claiming the recipient has an 'outstanding traffic ticket' and must pay a fee or face penalties. The OMV recommends that customers ignore and delete the text messages. Here are tips to help avoid scams: DO NOT click on links in an unsolicited message from an unverified source DO NOT respond or send your personal information via text Delete all suspicious texts and emails and report them to Exercise caution with all communications you receive from anonymous sources Confirm the message was generated from a legitimate source Keep an eye out for signs of scams (rewards, vague URLs, incorrect grammar) The Louisiana OMV does not send text messages or emails threatening prosecution for traffic or fee violations. To process legitimate online services safely and securely, Louisiana residents can visit the official OMV website at Lawmakers sit back to watch Trump-Musk blowup drama What We Learned: Casan Evans is him, LSU fans are spoiled Customers report getting punctured Nintendo Switch 2s from NYC GameStop Former Ascension Public Schools employee arrested for felony theft Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles says another text message scam is circulating. Here's what to know. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Louisiana OMV investigates Baton Rouge driving school
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) confirmed Friday that it is investigating a Baton Rouge driving school. Trinity Driving School on Jones Creek Road closed its doors amid the investigation. A pop-up on their website reads: 'Sorry, we are temporarily closed due to technical difficulties!' A spokesperson for the OMV said students and parents are encouraged to reach out to the agency by emailing ladrivingschools@ or calling 225-925-1795. 'We will be collecting information and will notify the parents/students with further instructions once we have more information,' a spokesperson said. No further details were provided. An investigation is ongoing. Baton Rouge anti-violence programs at risk of federal funding cuts Here's how to download the Louisiana First News mobile app Social Security COLA increase in 2026 projected to be lowest in years, advocacy group says Louisiana OMV investigates Baton Rouge driving school Bad blood: Trump takes new swipe at Taylor Swift Voting rights groups sue over proof of citizenship law in Louisiana Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
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REAL ID Louisiana: 1.2M residents make upgrade before May deadline
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — More than 1.2 million Louisiana residents have gotten REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or ID cards before the May 7 deadline. The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) offices and Public Tag Agents (PTAs) processed more than 97,000 REAL ID applications in April 2025. This is an 8% rise from last year, setting a new monthly record. 'This past month has been exceptional in delivering the services our citizens deserve. I am immensely proud of our dedicated team for their hard work and commitment,' Interim OMV Commissioner Bryan J. Adams said. 'I also want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our residents for their patience and understanding as we navigate this process together and work toward a better future for all.' Officials said more people joined after increasing public awareness and offering extended office hours. Several OMV offices across the state opened on Saturdays to get people REAL-ID ready. As REAL ID deadline looms, here's what happens if you don't have one REAL ID was created after the 9/11 Commission's recommendations as a federal security standard. Starting May 7, a REAL ID or another approved form of ID, such as a passport, military ID or permanent resident card, will be required to: Board federally regulated commercial flights. Enter federal buildings. Visit nuclear power plants. Flying without a REAL ID? Here's what to expect REAL IDs are marked with a gold star in the top corner. If you don't have one, you'll need to bring another accepted form of identification instead. The Department of Homeland Security recommends checking with the federal agency you plan to visit to make sure you bring the right ID. OMV offices across Louisiana will continue to offer REAL IDs even after the May 7 enforcement date. Applicants must show proof of identity, evidence of lawful status in the country, birth date, social security number and two proofs of principal residence. Click here for more about REAL ID requirements or make an OMV appointment online. Louisiana OMV sees improvement after system fix, Gov. Landry says What is thunderstorm asthma? Collins has 'serious objections' to parts of Trump 2026 budget Tickets for 52nd Annual Bayou Classic now on sale REAL ID Louisiana: 1.2M residents make upgrade before May deadline Louisiana whooping cough cases for 2025 higher than last year's total, LDH reports Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Do I have to get a Real ID in Louisiana? What to know about deadlines and requirements
In Louisiana, a Real ID-compliant driver's license or identification card is required for domestic air travel for individuals 18 years-of-age and older starting May 7, 2025. Real ID driver's licenses cost $32.25, or $18.75 for drivers 70 years-of-age and older. When obtaining a Real ID, residents will have to provide documentation showing your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, lawful status and two proofs of address. To get a Real ID, Louisiana residents must visit an Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) field office or a Public Tag Agent location, says the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Residents can also obtain Real IDs from title and notary offices, however, an additional convenience fee will be required. Unlike standard IDs, Real IDs will display a gold circle with a star cutout in the top-right corner. The star in the upper-right corner indicates adherence to federal security standards, according to the Transportation Security Administration. To get a Real ID in Louisiana, residents will need documents that prove identity, date of birth and lawful status. Residents will also need their social security card for proof of a social security number, as well as two proofs of principle residence from separate sources, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Birth Certificate Employment Authorization card SSA-1099 form School records Proof of name change Homeowners insurance policy or premium bill Unexpired U.S. passport Consular Report of Birth Abroad Pay Stub Green Card Auto Insurance Card Valid, unexpired foreign passport with i-94 Medicaid or Medicare benefit statement A w-2 form Certificate of citizenship Voter registration card PA vehicle registration card Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: What documents do I need for a Real ID in Louisiana? When is deadline?
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Louisiana OMV sees improvement after system fix, Gov. Landry says
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Improvements have been made to the aging Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles system that has faced recent outage issues, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Wednesday. Landry said it's been four consecutive days with no issues after one of the solutions the Office of Technology Services (OTS) suggested was applied. System repairs are ongoing. 'We're going to continue to work to stabilize the hardware, and at the same time, we're choosing a replacement to convert to a new system,' Landry said. He credited new agency leadership for the fix. Former State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams was named the new OMV commissioner after Dan Casey resigned amid frequent outage issues. Adams said he planned to bring a ''One Team' approach' to update the decades old system. An executive order on March 20 declared a state of emergency and suspended late fees for people with Louisiana driver's licenses up to 30 days past the expiration date. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry reveals insurance reform plan Trump announces pause in tariffs; markets jump Trump announces 90-day pause on most tariffs, raises taxes on Chinese imports Driver hospitalized after vehicle flips and lands underwater in Baton Rouge House GOP moves to turn off ability to force vote on rescinding Trump 'Liberation Day' tariffs Zachary High student earns perfect ACT score after 4 tries Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
