During the online REAL ID application process, you will be prompted to upload documents that prove identity (e.g., valid passport or birth certificate) and residency (e.g., utility bill, bank statement).

Here is a REAL ID checklist to help you gather the documents required to apply for a REAL ID.

Convert to a REAL ID Select this option to convert to a REAL ID while renewing a: Standard DL/ID

May 7, 2025 · A California issued REAL ID driver’s license or identification card meets these new requirements and is marked with a golden bear and star. Applying for a REAL ID requires proof of …

The online driver's license and ID card application saves you time by letting you complete the application before visiting a DMV field office.

Use DMV’s interactive REAL ID document checklist to gather all of the documentation you will need to apply for your REAL ID. Complete the application online and upload your documents

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To apply for a REAL ID, Californians should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov, fill out the online application and upload their documents. Customers must visit a DMV office and bring their uploaded documents to …

Get Your REAL ID As of the new May 7, 2025 deadline, you will need a REAL ID if you want to use your license to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities.

An email address and phone number are required to log in to your MyDMV account. Please visit a DMV office if you do not want to make a MyDMV account.