If you applied for a DL (REAL ID or not), you will be given a temporary DL valid for 60 days. If you applied for an ID card, you will be given a receipt as proof of application. You should receive your new DL/ID card in the mail within 3-4 weeks. If you have not received your driver’s license and/or ID card after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check the status. Show
The DMV chatbot and live chat services use third-party vendors to provide machine translation. Machine translation is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. The DMV is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by the third-party vendors and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the content resulting from the use of the translation service. The content currently in English is the official and accurate source for the program information and services DMV provides. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated content, please refer to the English version. Any Californian who can prove their current legal presence in the United States (U.S.) with one of the accepted identity documents (original or certified copy) is eligible to receive a REAL ID driver license or identification (DL/ID) card. This includes all U.S. citizens, permanent residents who are not U.S. citizens (Green Card holders), and those with temporary legal status, such as recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and holders of a valid student or employment visa. For Californians with temporary legal status, their REAL ID DL/ID card will expire on the same date as their U.S. legal presence document, and they can receive a new card with a documented extension of their legal status. The required documents to apply for a REAL ID are listed below, as well as on DMV’s REAL ID checklist. One Proof of Identity (original or certified copy only)If you are a lawfully present non-U.S. citizen, acceptable documents include:
If the name of your identity document is different from your current name, you must bring a document with the new name. Check the REAL ID Document Checklist for a full list of acceptable certified legal documents supporting a name change. Two Proofs of California ResidencyTo prove that you live in California, you must present two documents that contain your California physical address. Both documents must show your first and last names and the same address that is listed on the driver license or identification card application. The following documents can be used as proof of your California residency:
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients have been authorized to apply for a DL/ID since June 15, 2012, upon presentation of documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Frequently Asked Questions Regarding DACAAre DACA and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients eligible to receive a REAL ID? plus minus Yes, DACA recipients are eligible to receive a REAL ID DL/ID card if their legal presence documents are current. The REAL ID DL/ID card will expire on the same date as their U.S. legal presence document. When it is time to renew, DMV will send a renewal notice to the address on file requesting an updated DHS extension information/document. The applicant should visit a field office and present their documents if they want to retain their REAL ID. What happens if my DACA status is rescinded? Is my DL/ID card still valid? plus minus
California law does not allow for an ID card to be issued to individuals who are not legally present in the United States. If a DACA recipient with an ID card, loses their DACA status and has no other form of legal status, they will not be able to renew or convert their ID card. Temporary Protected Status (TPS)A TPS beneficiary can obtain a REAL ID compliant DL/ID card. The Department of Homeland Security may designate TPS for a foreign country due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may grant TPS to eligible nationals of certain designated countries (or parts of countries), who are already in the U.S. Eligible individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in the designated country may also be granted TPS. The validity period of the DL/ID generally depends upon the length of the TPS period. The DL/ID expiration date is based on information verified by the federal government in compliance with federal law. Depending on the verified response from the federal government, the DL/ID card will be valid for the period of time of the applicant’s authorized stay in the United States or, if there is no definite end to the period of authorized stay, a period of one year from the date of the DL/ID application. What do you need to show do you get a REAL ID in California?REAL ID Checklist. Valid U.S. passport or passport card (Preferred). Original or Certified copy of U.S birth certificate (issued by a city, county, or state vital statistics office). ... . Valid Permanent Resident Card.. Foreign passport with valid U.S. Visa and approved I-94 form.. What items do you need for California ID?How to Apply for an ID Card. Provide your social security number (SSN).. Verify your identity with an acceptable identity document. ... . Present acceptable residency documents (if you have never had a California DL/ID card).. Pay the nonrefundable application fee (see below for information about reduced- and no-fee ID cards).. How much is a REAL ID in California 2022?REAL ID and federal non-compliant cards are both valid forms of identification. All driver licenses, including REAL ID driver licenses, cost $35 and ID cards cost $30. For more information about REAL ID, visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov.
How long does it take to get a REAL ID in California 2022?You will receive your new ID card in the mail within 3-4 weeks. If you haven't received your new ID card after 60 days, call us at 1-800-777-0133 to check the status.
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