The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering a free REAL ID upgrade for eligible Californians who received driver’s licenses or identification cards during the pandemic, including those in Santa Clarita.
Through the end of the year, free REAL ID upgrades are set to be provided free of charge to Californians who received driver’s license or identification cards during the pandemic
“We don’t want Californians to pay the price for not getting a REAL ID during the pandemic,” said California DMV Director Steve Gordon. “While the federal government has extended the enforcement date for a REAL ID, there is no need to procrastinate. If you act now, you can take advantage of this offer and upgrade to a REAL ID for free.”
Beginning May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is set to require a valid passport or other federally approved document, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board domestic flights and access secure federal facilities and military bases.
A fee is normally paid at the time of driver’s license application for a new license or renewal. That fee is set to be waived for the customers who received a non-REAL ID during the pandemic if they upgrade now.
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An office visit is normally required to get a REAL ID, but during the pandemic, the DMV temporarily expanded eligibility to renew online or by mail.
To apply for a REAL ID, an applicant is required to provide a valid Social Security number, proof of identity and two proofs of California residency.
A list of qualifying documents and other information can be found here.
By filling out the REAL ID application online and uploading their documents, Californians can bring their confirmation code and documents with them to a DMV office at their convenience for express service – no appointment necessary.
Once at a service window, it now takes less than 10 minutes to complete the REAL ID transaction.
The DMV expects to issue about 5.7 million driver’s licenses and IDs that are not REAL IDs between March 2020 and July 2021 to customers eligible for one.
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