Starting May 7, 2025, the Real ID will be mandatory in California for domestic flights and federal building access. While the ...

You can check if you have a California Real ID by looking at the top right corner of your California driver’s license. If ...

Most drivers can renew online, as long as they are not changing their address or updating personal information. Amy Bentley ...

The Real ID deadline fell May 7. People are recommended to have the card or a valid equivalent upon flying to comply with national security standards.

California is looking to build on the success of the state’s existing digital identity use cases, such as mobile driver’s ...

Travelers arriving at security checkpoints at Southern California airports on Wednesday were greeted with signs posing a pressing question: “Are you Real ID ready?” After two decades of delays ...

Travelers were obligated to secure a REAL ID as of May 7, 2025, to travel on domestic flights, or present an approved ...

As of May 1, about 58% of driver’s license and ID cardholders in California had upgraded to a REAL ID, said Chris Orrock, ...

The first morning of Real ID didn’t cause chaos at Southern California airports, as the long-delayed security enhancement ...

Real ID requirements for domestic air travel have been enforced for a week. Depending on the airport, passengers without a ...

The first morning of Real ID didn’t cause chaos at Southern California airports, as the long-delayed security enhancement born in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy took flight for the first time.