Beginning May 7, a nationwide rule mandates that travelers must possess either a Real ID-compliant driverâs license or an acceptable alternative, like a passport, for domestic flights. In California, the Real ID is identifiable by a white star on a gold bear silhouette in the license's upper right corner. Those who obtained a Real ID since 2018 retain that compliance in future renewals without needing to submit additional documents. The Department of Homeland Security warns travelers without a Real ID may face extra screening at airports.
The nationwide rule taking effect May 7 requires travelers to have a Real ID-compliant license or alternative identification next time they fly domestically.
California's Real ID has a distinctive white star on a gold silhouette of a bear, clearly visible in the upper right corner of the driver's license.
If you already have a Real ID-compliant license, it will continue to show that logo on future renewals without needing to resubmit qualifying documents.
The Department of Homeland Security indicated that travelers without a Real ID may still board flights initially, but extra screening will be necessary.
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