The identification has a star, flag or says “enhanced” somewhere on its face to indicate its REAL ID status, the department said.

REAL ID was established in 2005 in the aftermath of 9/11, with the intent to improve identification card security standards across all U.S. states and territories. How do I obtain a REAL ID?

California Real ID travel requirements began May 7, 2025, for travelers boarding domestic plane flights. Find out how to apply online or make an appointment.

You must apply in person in order to get a REAL ID card. It cannot be done by mail, on the phone or via email. There is no fee to get a Real ID, although normal DMV transaction fees apply.

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The deadline to obtain a REAL ID for air travel is less than a month away, but some may wonder about the identification card’s impact on non-citizens. According to the U.S ...