When and how to apply for a Real ID in California

California drivers will be able to apply for a new driver's license Real id from 2 January. Starting in 1 in October 2020, only based on Real id you can travel on airplanes inland, writes about it KTLA 5.

In most states, mandatory use Real id will start on January 22, but California is among the states for which the rules come into effect October 1 2020.

Despite the fact that before the mandatory deadline for 2, the California Department of Transportation offers drivers to apply for a new document from February 22.

Californians must make an appointment with the local California Department of Transportation to apply. Apply for Real id online is impossible. With you must have:

- An identification document, such as a valid US passport, birth certificate, permanent resident card, or naturalization certificate.

- A social security card, a W-2 form or a payment receipt with a full social security number on it.

- Proof of address in California. This could be a lease, utility bill, IRS tax returns, a mortgage account, records from a financial institution, or a document issued by a federal government agency.

Full list of requirements can be found. here to register:.

Those drivers who have changed their name can also present a marriage certificate or adoption documents.

California driver licenses are $ 35, and regular ID cards are $ 30.

Real id act was adopted in 2005 year as one of the steps to tighten the requirements for the identification of persons after the September 11 2001 attacks. He puts more stringent requirements regarding the information provided for obtaining a driver's license, which is used as an ID at the state level: for flights, visits to government and military institutions.

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