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Americans grounded without REAL ID, long DMV waits turn to other options
With the REAL ID requirement approaching for U.S. air travelers to fly domestically, many DMVs are struggling to meet demand.
DMV Gives Update on Real ID Applications
The May 7, 2025, deadline for obtaining a Real ID is rapidly approaching and it will impact millions of Americans.
License to Kill: How the California DMV allows dangerous drivers to stay on the road
The California DMV routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to operate on our roadways. Too ...
DMV offers early access to Bay Area offices for those without Real ID
With the Real ID deadline quickly approaching, California DMVs are opening up early to accommodate more appointments.
How do I know if my license is a REAL ID? Here's what happens if you don't get a REAL ID
A quick way to tell if you already have a REAL ID is by checking for this specific marking. If you're not compliant, does ...
As the REAL ID deadline approaches, how can Bay Area residents apply?
Morigeau, a 39-year-old resident of San Jose, had arrived at the DMV around 9 a.m. and waited close to two hours for his ...
You're about to be screwed if you haven't gotten California Real ID yet
On the DMV website to schedule an appointment in San Francisco, there are no time slots available before the May 7 deadline ...
Copper theft shuts down Oakland DMV for months as Real ID deadline approaches
A water leak in the ceiling of the Oakland Coliseum DMV field office led staff to uncover extensive vandalism and theft, prompting a months-long closure of the facility, officials announced Tuesday.