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 U.S ...

Starting May 7, 2025, fliers will not be able to fly commercial flights without a REAL ID or another form of identification accepted by TSA like a U.S. passport or military ID.

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.

By starting the process online, it should take only about 15 minutes at a DMV office. More: Can you get a REAL ID online in California? What to know as May 7 deadline approaches ...

Californians and others across the country have until May 7, which is when the federal enforcement date kicks in. When that happens, you won't be able to use a regular driver's license or ID card ...

The REAL ID deadline is just two weeks away. ... Starting May 7, 2025, state-level ID cards, ... If you're not sure whether your current identification card is REAL ID-compliant, ...

A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license has a symbol ( in most states, a star) in the top corner of the card. In California, about 58% of all driver’s license and ID cardholders have a REAL ID.