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REAL ID Deadline: Mississippi opens select driver service sites on Saturdays

By Kristopher White Apr 9, 2025 | 10:39 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In an effort to help Mississippians have an opportunity to obtain a REAL ID ahead of the federal deadline, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Driver Service Bureau will open select locations on Saturdays.

The following locations will be open on Saturday, April 12; Saturday, April 26; and Saturday, May 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

  • Biloxi
  • Brookhaven
  • Greenwood
  • Hattiesburg West
  • Jackson
  • Meridian
  • Nesbit
  • New Albany
  • Pearl
  • Tupelo

Appointments are available and can be scheduled online, but walk-ins are also welcome.

The REAL ID deadline is May 7, 2025. After this date, individuals will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card to board commercial flights and enter certain federal facilities.

As of April 1, officials said 97.1% of Mississippi drivers are REAL ID compliant. These extended Saturday hours are aimed at helping the remaining Mississippians get their compliant licenses before the deadline.

To check if you already have a REAL ID, look for a gold star in the upper-right corner of your driver’s license. If you don’t have one, visit your local Driver Service Bureau.

Mississippi REAL ID (Courtesy: Mississippi DPS)

Remember to bring the the following documents with you:

  • Original birth certificate
  • Original Social Security card
  • Two proofs of Mississippi residency