An estimated 325,000 Californians will have to replace their REAL IDs because of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) software error.
The department says a review of its data systems identified some legal immigrants who were issued REAL IDs that do not expire at the same time as their authorization to remain in the country.
The DMV is sending notices in the coming weeks and months to the people impacted about the steps they need to follow to remain in federal compliance, and it is waiving fees to reissue the IDs and expediting the process. The issue reportedly impacts approximately 1.5% of California REAL ID holders…