Do you have travel plans in May or after? Make sure to check whether you have a REAL ID, Californians, otherwise you may be unable to board your flight.
That’s because you’ll need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card to travel on domestic flights starting May 7, 2025, unless you have another acceptable document such as a passport.
How do I get a Real ID in California?
Californians should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov to apply for a REAL ID.
You’ll fill out the online application and upload the necessary documents, and as part of the application process, you’ll have to visit a DMV office and bring your uploaded documents to complete the application, according to a California DMV news release. By starting the process online, it should take only about 15 minutes at a DMV office.
Can I use my passport instead of Real ID?
If you have a passport, you can use that instead of a REAL ID to board domestic flights, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Essentially, if you want the convenience of using your driver’s license or identification card to board domestic flights, then you’ll need to get a REAL ID…