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How to get a REAL ID in Portland
PDX Airport
You’ll soon need a REAL ID to fly. | Photo by @_cr.visuals_
Were you scrambling to get your REAL ID by the initial May 2023 deadline? Great news — TSA officially extended the enforcement date another two years, to May 7, 2025. But whether it’s in four months or two years, you’re eventually going to need this updated license to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

It’s never too early to plan ahead — so here’s a quick guide on how to get your REAL ID, including the cost and documents you’ll need to prepare.

Am I required to get a REAL ID?
Nope. The purpose of the REAL ID program is to ensure state issued licenses can also be used for federal purposes. You’ll want one if you plan to fly domestically or enter secure federal or military facilities — but you can still vote, drive, apply for benefits, and more with a standard Oregon license.

Psst — you can also board a flight with these other federally accepted forms of ID.

How much do they cost?
REAL ID certification is $30 extra in addition to what you pay for a license. Expect $70 total for a driver’s license renewal or $56 total for a driver’s license replacement.

Is my license already REAL ID certified?
Check the upper right corner of your license — if there’s a star, it’s a REAL ID. If there’s no star or the words “Federal Limits Apply,” it’s not a REAL ID.

How do I apply?
For Oregonians, you’ll have to go in-person — make an appointment or walk in to the DMV. If you already have an Oregon license, start your application online. Just don’t forget to bring physical documentation with you — make sure you’re fully prepped for your appointment with this handy document guide.

Here are five DMVs in the Portland area:
  • Downtown, 1502 SW Sixth Ave.
  • North Portland, 1186 N. Hayden Meadows Dr.
  • Southeast Portland, 8710 SE Powell Blvd.
  • Gresham, 1519 NE 181st Ave.
  • Beaverton, 10280 SW Park Way

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Thursday, February 16
  • Traditional Irish Music | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6 p.m. | Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar, 112 SW Second Ave., Portland | Free | Grab your Galway pals, your Dublin buds, and companions from Cork for this night of toe tappin’ and fiddle playin’.
  • Science on Tap: How Do Scientists See Black Holes? | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | $5-$15 | An astronomy and astrophysics postdoctoral fellow will shed light on one of the most mysterious cosmic features in the universe.
Friday, February 17
  • Wildwood Miles for Women & Girls | Friday, Feb. 17 | 6 p.m. | Eldon Fix Track at Lewis & Clark College, 615 S. Palatine Hill Rd., Portland | $6 | Walk, jog, or run through the Electric Forest.
Saturday, February 18
  • PSU Farmers Market | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Southwest Park Avenue and Montgomery Street, Portland | Free | Find local honey, hot meals, seasonal produce, and more at this year-round outdoor gathering featuring dozens of vendors.
  • Dragons Love Tacos | Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland | $22-$45 | As all the kids in the audience will learn — the spicier, the better.
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Weather
  • 47º | Cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Closing
  • Holler — the restaurant, sports bar, and kid-friendly arcade at 7119 SE Milwaukie Ave. — announced it will close on Sunday, February 26. For the remainder of the month, Holler will donate its proceeds to local schools and little leagues. Note: Holler Treats will stay open.
Development
  • A new energy storage project may move into North Portland — one that could become the largest in the state three times over. If the project moves forward, the 9.8-acre former Time Oil site would become a battery storage facility, possibly helping Portland General Electric reduce its carbon emissions. (Portland Business Journal)
Sports
  • If you’re a Portlander who considers plaid a neutral, check out the Portland Timbers new uniforms. The new “Portland Plaid” jerseys are a collaboration with Adidas designed to reflect the men’s soccer club’s love for its city and vice versa. Psst — you can even get your own. ⚽ (The Oregonian)
Jobs
  • Browse full and part-time positions at Portland Parks & Recreation starting Monday, February 20. Both summer positions and immediate openings will be posted, including lifeguard and swim instructor jobs and positions with Community Gardens and Urban Forestry. See jobs and apply. 🌳
Feel Good
  • Any Sidewalk Duck fans (or secret duck deliverers) out there? Read up on the 12th year of a local sidewalk tradition best summed up as take a duck, leave a duck. To participate, head to the intersection of Northeast 14th Place and Emerson Street. 🦆 (Here is Oregon)
Number
  • 200. That’s how many volunteers are needed each day to make Meals on Wheels People meal deliveries possible. Interested in helping out? Learn how to get involved to help ensure seniors have nutritious meals and human connections.*
Travel
  • How does Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Going will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $500+ flight to Italy). 🍝*
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