{"id":3401,"date":"2020-03-17T16:47:31","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T23:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/?page_id=3401"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:02:01","slug":"what-is-real-id","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/real-id\/what-is-real-id\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is REAL ID?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The federal REAL ID Act places new rules on which forms of identification may be used to board flights within the United States (U.S.) and enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases, federal courthouses, and other federal facilities.  A California issued REAL ID driver’s license or identification card meets these new requirements and is marked with a golden bear and star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying for a REAL ID requires proof of identity, proof of California residency, and a trip to DMV. You will be asked to provide your Social Security number on your REAL ID application (exceptions may apply).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/span> Individuals applying for or renewing an AB 60 driver’s license are not eligible to receive a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Which card is right for me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bear + star in top right corner = REAL ID<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/body>\n\n\n