October 3, 2024 Avoid the REAL ID Fright: Secure Yours Now Before It Haunts You Later! Sacramento – More than 18.1 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 126,782 from September 2024, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. There is no trick to treating yourself to a REAL ID and there is no need to be spooked by the May 7, 2025, federal enforcement deadline that requires a REAL ID or another federally approved document to fly within the U.S. or enter secure federal facilities. By applying for your REAL ID now, you can dodge any last-minute scares and enjoy stress-free travels. Visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov for a complete list of acceptable documents and a link to the online application.
