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…