The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues to encourage residents to apply for a REAL ID ahead of the May 2025 deadline. 

California residents are encouraged to apply for a REAL ID ahead of the May 2025 deadline.

“As April showers give way to May flowers, take a moment to upgrade your driver’s license or identification card to a REAL ID,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “You can quickly start your application online and then light up the BBQ for your family picnic.”

The latest data from the CA DMV shows that more than 15.6 million Californians now have a REAL ID, which is an increase of just over 170,000 from the month of April, and a year-over-year increase of 2.5 million.

A REAL ID is expected to be required to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities starting May 7, 2025. 

Californians, including Santa Clarita residents, can click here to apply for a REAL ID. 

Customers must visit a DMV office and bring their uploaded documents to complete the application. Customers need to provide:

• Proof of identity* – One original or certified document (example: valid passport, birth certificate) *Legal name change document(s) is required if name on proof of identity is different from the name on the other documents (example: marriage certificate, adoption papers).
• Proofs of California residency – Two documents, paper copies (example: utility bill, bank statement).
• Social Security number (exceptions may apply).

Click here for a complete list of acceptable documents and a link to the online application.

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