The deadline to get a California REAL ID is Wednesday, May 7. After the deadline, the new identification will be required to enter federal facilities such as military bases, courthouses, and other ...

The deadline to get your California Real ID has arrived. After two decades of federal delays, the state’s new identification requirement goes into effect starting Wednesday, May 7.

After two decades of delays, California’s Real ID requirement is now in effect. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security now requires people to have a federally approved document — such as a ...

Because of an increase in Real ID applications in recent weeks, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has encouraged people who don’t immediately need one to wait until the activity dies down.

California Real ID travel requirements began May 7, 2025, for travelers boarding domestic plane flights. Find out how to apply online or make an appointment.

As of Feb. 1, 18.6 million Californians had a REAL ID, the California DMV said in a news release. You’ll see a golden bear and star on your REAL ID-compliant license or identification card ...

The first morning of Real ID didn’t cause chaos at Southern California airports, as the long-delayed security enhancement born in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy took flight for the first time.

Local News Southern California DMVs prepare for last-minute Real ID rush as deadline approaches By Kara Finnstrom May 6, 2025 / 7:57 AM PDT / KCAL News CBS News Los Angeles ...

California's previous extension for its Real ID program was set to expire on Thursday, January 10. If the extension had expired, all California driver's licenses and ID cards could have been ...

The millions of REAL IDs were still deemed valid, however, but going forward, all California residents must show two forms of residency to obtain a REAL ID starting April 2019.