REAL ID’s in Gretna, Harvey, Kenner, Metairie, New Orleans, and River Ridge, LA
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID ACT establishes minimum security standards for state-issued Driver’s Licenses (DL) and Identification (ID) cards that can be used for official federal purposes.

Does Louisiana meet Federal REAL ID requirements?
Yes. Louisiana is compliant with the REAL ID Act. Louisiana’s DL and ID cards bearing the gold star are REAL ID compliant.