Applicants provide proof of identity and typically need to visit a branch of the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). on May 3, 2023.Ī Real ID driver's license or identification card issued in California is marked with a gold bear and a star, and meets these new rules. This will come into effect across the U.S. The federal Real ID Act has imposed new rules about the identification that may be used to board domestic flights and enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases and courthouses.
The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering people the chance to obtain a Real ID-the federally approved identification document-at some of its locations starting this month.
