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How can you tell if you have a Real ID California license?
Because the state has been issuing Real ID-compliant licenses since 2018, it’s understandable that some people have forgotten ...
How long does it take to get a Real ID in CA? What to know if you miss deadline
The deadline to get a California Real ID is just days away. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will soon require people ...
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Have a flight soon but no REAL ID? Here's how to get one in California, turnaround time
Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID will be required for domestic flights and entering federal facilities. California residents can begin the REAL ID application process online. Physical REAL ...
5 DMV offices in the Bay Area extend hours for REAL ID applicants
License holders who don’t need a REAL ID for an upcoming flight are encouraged to wait until their renewal to go through the ...
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What travelers need to know about getting a Real ID in California
If you're flying in the next few days or weeks, be prepared for potential long lines at the airport as TSA starts taking a ...
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Have a flight coming up and no REAL ID? How to get one in California before the deadline
Californians should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov to apply for a REAL ID. You'll fill out the online application and upload ...
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Real ID brings confusion and surprise but relatively few problems at SoCal airports
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 ...