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

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.

The prospect of getting a REAL ID online depends on what state you are in. Here's what Californians should know as the May 7 deadline approaches.

How do I get a Real ID in California? Californians should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov to apply for a REAL ID. You'll fill out the online application and upload the necessary documents, and as part of ...

The most recent numbers from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) say more than 19 million Californians have REAL ID, which is 55% of all issued cards.

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

Because the state has been issuing Real ID-compliant licenses since 2018, it’s understandable that some people have forgotten they went through the process.