New Mexico receives Real ID extension

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The Department of Homeland Security has granted New Mexico an extension to comply with the federal REAL ID Act.  

The decision means the Air Force will continue to accept driver’s licenses from New Mexico and 16 other states and territories with extensions. Driver's licenses from these states will be accepted at all federal facilities, to include DOD installations, as proof of identity, through Oct. 10, 2017.  

There are a total of 21 states and territories with extensions or limited extensions to comply with the REAL ID Act. Eight states remain noncompliant with the law.  

Individuals who do not have a license from a REAL ID-compliant state will be asked to provide alternate acceptable identification such as a U.S. passport.  

Please visit https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories for more information. For Holloman-specific REAL ID Act information, please contact the Welcome Center at 575-572-5951.