Start the process online You will need to visit a DMV office to get a REAL ID, but California wants you to fill out an application and upload your required ID documents online ahead of time.

The state of California is making it easier for senior drivers to renew their driver’s licenses. Most elderly drivers are no longer required to take mandatory written knowledge tests when ...

How can I tell if I have a Real ID? What does it look like? You can check if you have a California Real ID by looking at the top right corner of your California driver’s license.

California Real ID requirements began May 7, 2025, for travelers boarding domestic plane flights. How to tell if you have correct identification & apply online.

Traveling soon but no REAL ID? Here's what to know about getting one quickly in California.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles says elderly drivers 70 and older aren’t required to take mandatory tests when renewing licenses.

Because the state has been issuing Real ID-compliant licenses since 2018, it’s understandable that some people have forgotten they went through the process.