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In California, DMV may issue an ID card to a person of any age. There are three types of ID cards: 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 ...
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
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. It serves as a government-issued photo identification that proves your identity, age, and legal presence in the United States, allowing you to access various services like opening bank accounts, voting, applying for ...
This online driver’s license and ID card application saves you time by letting you complete the application before visiting a DMV field office. When you arrive, DMV employees can quickly access your completed form and begin to process it.
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.
During the application process, you may choose to make your driver’s license or identification card (ID) a REAL ID. A REAL ID is not a separate type of identification.
Need a REAL ID? Here's How! Use DMV’s interactive REAL ID document checklist to gather all of the documentation you will need to apply for your REAL ID. Be sure to save your confirmation code. Bring your documents and application confirmation code. Your confirmation code will work like an appointment. Check wait times before you go.
Beginning May 3, 2023, air travelers heading on vacation or business trips within any of the 50 states will need to have a REAL ID compliant driver’s license if they want to continue using it at airport security checkpoints.
If you want your new DL/ID to be a REAL ID, you will be able to apply for one in the application. Gather the required documents to show DMV. If you want a REAL ID as your updated DL/ID, you will need to provide 1.) proof of identity, 2.) Social Security Number, and 3.) two proofs of California residency. See acceptable REAL ID documents list.
To apply for a REAL ID, visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov, fill out the online application and upload your documents. A visit to a DMV office is required to complete the application.