Missouri -  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted Missouri an extension through Oct. 10, 2018, to satisfy requirements of the REAL ID Act and its regulations.

During this extension, federal agencies, may accept Missouri-issued drivers licenses and identification cards for official purposes, including air travel.

"I am please DHS has recognized the State's efforts on this issue," said Joel Walters, director of the Mo. Dept of Rev, the state agency that oversees the issuance of driver licenses. "With this extension, Missourians will not be inconvenienced while we continue our work to improve state-issued identification.

Pictured are Dexter License Bureau employees Devosha Vaughn and Justin Crane.