To apply for a REAL ID, you must present documents that show your date of birth and your true full legal name. Select which documents you’ll use to get your REAL ID. Create your checklist

A California issued REAL ID driver’s license or identification card meets these new requirements and is marked with a golden bear and star. Applying for a REAL ID requires proof of identity, proof of California residency, and a trip to DMV.

Here is a REAL ID checklist to help you gather the documents required to apply for a REAL ID.

Oct 29, 2024 · Apply for a REAL ID or DL using the DMV online portal. A California REAL ID or DL can be used for travel, proof of residency, personal identification, and other legal purposes.

REAL ID card: As of the new May 7, 2025 deadline, you must present a federal compliant ID (such as a passport, military ID, or a REAL ID) to board a domestic flight or enter certain secure federal facilities like military bases, federal courthouses, or other federal buildings.

Jan 8, 2025 · Applicants need to complete these steps to get a California Real ID from the DMV, according to the agency’s website: Submit a document that confirms your identity, such as a U.S. passport or...

Apr 27, 2021 · By filling out the REAL ID application at REALID.dmv.ca.gov and uploading their documents, Californians can bring their confirmation code and documents with them to a DMV office at their convenience, even the same day, for express service – no appointment necessary.

Sep 18, 2024 · Here’s how to get a REAL ID in California — and a tip to speed up the process: Start the process online. You will need to visit a DMV office to get a REAL ID, but California wants you to...

May 13, 2024 · The deadline to obtain a California Real ID for U.S. domestic travel is officially less than a year away. Beginning May 7, 2025, the new federal identification requirements take effect in...

Dec 7, 2022 · To get a Real ID, Californians can complete their application online and is what you’ll need to know before the process, according to the DMV: Allow 30 minutes to complete the application....