NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Do you know that the deadline for getting a REAL ID to board home flights is arising in the course of the first week of Could?
On Could 7, all U.S. residents aged 18 or older will likely be required to have a REAL ID to not solely fly domestically but additionally entry sure federal buildings and enter safe amenities.
So, what do you want to do?
Properly, if you have already got a REAL ID, no motion is required. You possibly can inform in case you have a REAL ID by trying on the higher portion of your driver’s license or ID, and if there’s a star current, you’re within the clear.
For those who don’t have one, you’ll want to accumulate one by means of a Driver’s License Heart in Tennessee.
To acquire a REAL ID, carry the next documentation:
- Proof of id (e.g., start certificates, legitimate U.S. passport, or everlasting resident card)
- Proof of Social Safety Quantity (e.g., Social Safety card or W-2)
- Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility invoice, lease settlement)
- Authorized title change documentation (if relevant)
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The Higher Enterprise Bureau is urging the general public to watch out for any web site claiming to concern a REAL ID with out an in-person DMV/driver’s license heart go to.
“These are probably scams. Don’t share your private data and report suspicious web sites to BBB Rip-off Tracker,” the BBB urges.
If anybody asks you to offer unrelated private particulars like checking account or bank card numbers, that’s a purple flag of a rip-off, in keeping with the BBB.
The State of Tennessee has added Saturday appointments to assist residents get their REAL IDs.
Collaborating Center Tennessee Service Facilities
- Clarksville Driver Companies Heart – 220 West Dunbar Cave Street
- Columbia Driver Companies Heart – 1701 Hampshire Pike
- Cookeville Driver Companies Heart – 4600 South Jefferson Ave.
- Nashville/Hickory Hole Driver Companies and Reinstatement Heart – 5216 Hickory Hole Pkwy.
Collaborating West Tennessee Service Facilities
- Bartlett Categorical Companies Heart – 6340 Summer time Ave.
- Jackson Driver Companies Heart – 100 Benchmark Circle
- Memphis/East Shelby Drive Driver Companies and Reinstatement Heart – 3200 East Shelby Drive
- Oakland Driver Companies and Reinstatement Heart – 160 Beau Tisdale Drive
- Savannah Driver Companies Heart – 1016 Pickwick St. *starting March 29
Collaborating East Tennessee Service Facilities
- Chattanooga/Bonny Oaks Driver Companies and Reinstatement Heart – 6502 Bonny Oaks Drive
- Johnson Metropolis Driver Companies Heart – 4717 Lake Park Drive
- Knoxville/Strawberry Plains Driver Companies Heart – 7320 Area Lane
- Morristown County Driver Companies Heart – 1551 East Morris Boulevard, Suite 2
- Oak Ridge Driver Companies Heart – 475 Oak Ridge Turnpike
“To reap the benefits of the brand new expanded Saturday appointments, candidates should have already got a legitimate Tennessee driver’s license or identification card. REAL ID candidates who don’t presently maintain a legitimate Tennessee credential will likely be served throughout common, Monday to Friday hours,” the division stated.
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