California · REAL ID
Bring an ID that flies
REAL ID is the federal standard. On a California card you are looking for the star in the upper corner. At the airport, TSA looks at the card at the podium.
We don’t invent California fees or document lists here.
The live California REAL ID guide on DMV.org shows what California requires, in order.
- Confirm whether your current card already has the star.
- Open the California guide for the document list and appointment rules.
- If you are stuck, Ask Sam — don’t guess.