As of May 7, U.S. travelers will require a Real ID or passport for domestic flights, creating extensive wait times at Bay Area DMVs. Following the announcement, many residents rushed to get their Real IDs, leading to long lines and frustrations expressed by individuals like Sandra Harris, who faces flying for a funeral without a proper ID. Already overwhelmed, the Oakland DMV also suffered from the temporary closure of another location, exacerbating the situation. In response, local DMV offices will open earlier to accommodate the increased demand for Real IDs until June 27.
Starting May 7, travelers will need more than a standard driver's license to pass through airport security. A Real ID or passport will be needed to fly within the U.S.
'I'm going for a funeral in Seattle, I normally don't even fly and I'm devastated I'm going to have to fly but I may not make it,' she said.
To help keep up with demand, the Pleasanton and Fremont offices will open up one hour earlier at 7 a.m. on every weekday except for Wednesdays through June 27.
Those arriving at the DMV are encountering long waits and frustration as a result of many not anticipating the Real ID requirement.
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