LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — The deadline for the federal REAL ID is shortly approaching. Beginning Might 7, U.S. vacationers over 18 will likely be required to current a REAL ID or one other type of identification, resembling a passport, to board home flights.
“After Might 7, you are going to want a REAL ID compliance ID or driver’s license to get via federal safety like a TSA checkpoint at an airport,” stated Chris Orrock, an info officer for the California Division of Motor Autos.
The DMV stated over 18.8 million Californians at the moment have their REAL ID. With no REAL ID or passport, vacationers will not have the ability to board home flights. Many vacationers on the Lengthy Seashore Airport stated the method was quick and straightforward.
“It took a number of of these flyers coming within the mail however I simply went and made an appointment on the DMV, introduced all my paperwork. I feel you want two, perhaps three verifications of your deal with,” stated Lengthy Seashore resident Lisa Bonnici.
“It was fairly simple, I obtained it in Texas. I did get in once I lived in California after which I obtained it in Texas three years in the past,” stated Texas resident Thao Le.
Making use of for a REAL ID requires proof of id, proof of California residency and a visit to the DMV.
“For a federal REAL ID a few paperwork are required. One type of identification like a passport, a start certificates, one thing alongside these traces. To get a California Actual ID, you need to present you are an actual resident. So perhaps that is a cable invoice or electrical energy invoice,” Orrock stated.
The DMV says if you do not have a REAL ID and you haven’t any plans to journey, you’ll be able to receive one if you renew your expired driver’s license or ID card.
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