Residents throughout the U.S. have a rapidly approaching cutoff date to upgrade their licenses to REAL IDs. Californians will want to ensure they have the appropriate paperwork before anything happens travel plans. Meanwhile, Elon Musk appears 'unsettled' as he faces harsh criticism during a gaming livestream conducted from his personal airplane. .
Residents must have the GENUINE or upgraded ID by May 7. If you haven’t updated your card yet, you will need to do so. have a valid passport To travel within the country or access governmental facilities.
The REAL ID Act was enacted by Congress in 2005 following the 9/11 Commission's suggestion that the federal government should "establish standards for issuing identity documents like drivers' licenses and IDs." This legislation emerged as Donald Trump faces potential serious health issues according to images revealing notable changes. .
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It only came into effect this year, having been repeatedly delayed. Nevertheless, experts believe that the revised due date of May 7 might be the last one.
Several branches of the California Department of Motor Vehicles have seen extensive queues as citizens hurry to obtain their REAL IDs ahead of the deadline. According to SFGATE, the DMV office in San Francisco witnessed a line stretching outside the building during the first hour after opening on Monday.
Fabian Venegas, who was waiting in line, spoke to the outlet saying, "We were aware this was going to happen. I expected there would be a big crowd."
"The DMV has observed a rise in customers opting for a REAL ID upgrade throughout the Bay Area, notably at their branches in San Jose, Santa Clara, Oakland, San Francisco, and Daly City," stated Katarina Snow, who serves as a DMV information officer.
Starting from April 14 through June 27, the California DMV locations in Folsom and Carmichael will begin their day one hour earlier at 7 a.m. These offices will be accessible during this additional time slot—7 to 8 a.m.—on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays to manage the surge in foot traffic.
The extra hour is reserved for REAL ID appointments only.
Once you secure your DMV appointment, make sure to verify all required documentation. This includes evidence of your U.S. citizenship along with proof of California residency.
If you possess a valid passport, you can utilize it for domestic flights until further notice. Additionally, you can go through the process of renewing your passport online to ensure it remains current for future travels.
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