REAL ID in Louisiana
A Faster, Easier Way to Get Your REAL ID. No Waiting at the DMV.
Clearview Auto Title & Notary is an Authorized Service Provider for Louisiana OMV, helping you complete your REAL ID upgrade quickly, accurately, and without the long lines.
Beginning May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID or passport to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities. We make the process simple so you can get compliant in minutes.
A Simple 3-Step REAL ID Process
Step 1: Know Before You Go
The REAL ID Act does not require individuals to present identification where it is not currently required to access a federal facility, nor does it prohibit an agency from accepting other forms of identity documents (such as a U.S. passport or passport card).
If you have changed your name since birth: You must provide those original court documents that explain that change (Marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption court order, etc.)
(OMV Policy 1;
OMV Policy 2;
OMV Policy 3)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS SEVENTEEN (17) AND UNDER: The signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian is required for the issuance of any credential (including first time applications, duplicates and changing restrictions). Identification must be presented by the minor and the parent or guardian. Only the domiciliary parent may sign if joint custody has been awarded. Guardianship court paperwork (original) must be presented for those who are not the birth parent.
Step 2: Gather the Right Documents
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- Bring ONE primary document to establish identity, date of birth, and lawful status
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- A valid, unexpired United States passport or passport card.
- Original birth certificate or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state of the United States. "State" includes the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico (must be certified as being issued on or after July 1,2010), or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Consular report of birth abroad issued by the United States Department of State, Form FS-240, DS-1350, or FS-545.
- Bring ONE document to establish Social Security Information
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- Social Security Card
- W-2 Tax Form with applicant's name and full or partial Social Security Number
- SSA-1099 with applicant's name and full or partial Social Security Number
- A non-SSA 1099 form with applicant's name and full or partial Social Security Number
- A pay stub with the applicant's name and full or partial Social Security Number
- Verbal verification is acceptable per OMV Policy 6.03.
- Bring TWO documents to establish principal residence in Louisiana
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- Present two (2) original documents which include the applicant’s name and Louisiana street address. The documents must be from separate/independent sources.
- Utility bills (i.e., water, sewer, gas, electric, cable/satellite TV, internet, telephone/cell phone, or garbage collection)
- Financial statements (i.e., bank/credit union account, investment account, credit card account, or loan/credit financing)
- Applicant's unexpired Louisiana driver's license, permit or identification card that shows his current principal residence
- Employer verification, including, but not limited to, one of the following: - Paycheck or paycheck stub - Letter from your employer on company letterhead - W-2 for earnings issued - Military orders issued
- The applicant's parent, guardian, spouse or other immediate family member residing in the same household’s valid Louisiana driver's license, permit or identification card. The family member must be present.
- Health insurance statement or explanation of benefits (EOB) for claim or a health care bill/invoice
- State of Louisiana or Federal income tax return or refund check
- Social Security documentation including Social Security Annual Statement, Numerical Identification System record, or Social Security check
- School record or transcript, report card, or student loan application
- Homeowners insurance policy or premium bill
- Mortgage, payment coupon, deed, escrow statement or property tax bill
- Louisiana Voter Registration card
- Auto-Insurance Policy
- Unexpired Firearms License (Gun Permit)
- I-797A or I-797C issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Refugee Address Verification Affidavit (DS-20)
- Current, valid, rental contract/agreement and/or rent payment receipts for a home, apartment, mobile home, dorm, extended stay motel, retirement/assisted living home, or a letter from a shelter.
Step 3: Visit a Clearview Location
Stop by one of our convenient locations, check-in at the kiosk, and our team will verify your documents, complete your REAL ID application, and process your credential.
You’ll leave with a temporary paper license, and your REAL ID will arrive by mail from the State of Louisiana.
No appointments. No long OMV lines. Just fast, friendly service.
What Makes REAL ID Different?
A REAL ID has a gold star in the upper right corner and serves as a federally compliant form of identification.
It will be required for:
- Domestic air travel
- Access to military bases
- Access to certain federal buildings
If you’re unsure whether you already have a REAL ID, look for the star, or stop by, and we’ll check for you.
When Should You Get Your REAL ID?
The federal enforcement date is May 7, 2025.
Most customers choose to upgrade their REAL ID when:
- Renewing an expiring license
- Changing their address
- Replacing a lost ID
- Completing a first-time Louisiana license transfer
We can help with all of these at Clearview.
REAL ID Fees
REAL ID fees follow state-regulated pricing based on whether you are renewing, replacing, or updating your existing license.
Our staff will walk you through the cost when you arrive.
