Since May 7, 2025, all U.S. driver's licenses must be Real ID compliant for domestic flights and access to federal facilities ...

“If you already have a current U.S. passport or don’t need to fly within the U.S. in the next few months, you can wait to get your REAL ID until you renew your California driver’s license or ID,” DMV ...

What does it look like? You can check if you have a California Real ID by looking at the top right corner of your California driver’s license. If it’s a Real ID, there will be a golden bear ...

Here’s what Californians need to know if they miss the REAL ID deadline. Will I still be able to board my flight if I don’t have a REAL ID? Yes. In addition to REAL IDs, other valid identification ...

The nationwide rule taking effect May 7 has people checking their driver’s license for proof of Real ID. What do I look for? California’s license has one of the more obvious indicators: not just a ...

“You can get a state ID (from California),” Chris Orrock, a DMV spokesman up in Sacramento, told Honk. “You can only have a ...

In addition to REAL IDs, other valid identification materials, like ... of a California Real ID is seen in a photo from the DMV’s website. According to the TSA, a California driver’s license ...