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.

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 ...

A California-issued REAL ID driver’s license or identification card will be marked with a golden bear and star on the top right corner, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

It will take approximately 2-6 weeks for the ID to be sent. When it arrives, look for the REAL ID star in the top right corner. Originally Published: September 18, 2024 at 2:06 PM PDT ...

Here's what to know about trying to get one in a pinch. Is there a deadline for REAL ID? Yes. Travelers must have a REAL ID to fly domestically on or after May 7, 2025.