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REAL ID Enforcement Date: May 7th, 2025 Sacramento – More than 18.1 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 126,782 from September 2024, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. There is no trick to treating yourself to a REAL ID and there is no need to be spooked by the […]

Federal air travel requirements will be in place next Fourth of July Sacramento – More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 137,929 from the previous month – according to California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) data. Just like fireworks light up the sky, Californians can put a spark

Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants Californians to be aware of several new laws taking effect in the new year. The laws listed below take effect on January 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Advancing Modernization and Customer Service Driver’s License Renewal Alternatives – AB 1606 (Gipson) Authorizes the DMV Director to

Sacramento: The clock is ticking toward the federal REAL ID enforcement date of May 3, 2023. More than 13 million Californians have a REAL ID as of May 1, according to Department of Motor Vehicles data. This is a 213,661 increase from the previous month. Beginning in May next year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will

Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants Californians to be aware of several new laws taking effect in the new year. The laws listed below take effect on January 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. Notable Changes in 2023 Online Driver’s License Renewal for Californians 70 and Older Ends December 31 (AB 174, Committee

​First attend to the medical needs of anyone involved. Call 911 if necessary-but remember that 911 is for emergencies only. ​​Pay Traffic Fines ​Traffic Citations can only be handled through the traffic court specified at the bottom of the form. If the violation(s) included a mechanical violation, which has been corrected, it may be brought

The Best Halloween Treat: A REAL ID Sacramento: Nearly 16.5 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 144,400 from the previous month – according to California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) data. Dracula might be able to fly wherever he wants in the bat of an eye, but you will need a REAL

More Than 13 million Californians Have Gotten Onboard with a REAL ID  Sacramento: The clock is ticking toward the federal REAL ID enforcement date of May 3, 2023. More than 13 million Californians have a REAL ID as of May 1, according to Department of Motor Vehicles data. This is a 213,661 increase from the