08-05-2025
Real ID deadline here, driver services centers crowded
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday is the last day to obtain your real ID to board flights and enter federal buildings.
WREG went to two Driver Services Centers on Wednesday, and both locations had long lines with most people waiting to get their real ID.
'I got here at about 10:50 a.m., and I think it's like close to 1 p.m. now, if not, it's already 1 p.m. And we've just been sitting out in lines, like this whole time,' said Rheagan Crenshaw, a native Memphian. People brought chairs. We've just all been hoping we had the proper documents.'
TSA says no delays at Memphis airport as REAL IDs roll out
For months and weeks, lines at Driver Services Centers have been filled with people getting their REAL IDs.
It is to have a black or gold star on your driver's license or state ID.
'I actually have a flight today. It was originally supposed to be at 6 a.m., but we moved it to 7 a.m. I live here, but I go to school in Virginia, so I had to finish my final, fly back before the deadline. So, today was literally my only day to like get this done,' said Crenshaw.
Bring the following to the Driver Services Center: proof of U.S. citizenship, your social security card number, and two proofs of residency.
If you plan to board a flight and don't have a REAL ID or a passport, there are other forms of identification you can use, but TSA says you may have to go through additional screening.
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