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Non-Citizen REAL ID Guidance

Special documents and expiration rules for non-U.S. citizens applying for a REAL ID in California.

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Jan 11, 2026
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What exact documents are listed on the California DMV REAL ID residency checklist (full list)?

The California DMV requires two separate documents that prove California residency from a specified checklist when applying for a REAL ID; the DMV’s published checklist and companion PDF enumerate the...

Jan 11, 2026
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What specific documents qualify as 'insurance documents' under California DMV REAL ID residency rules?

California’s REAL ID rules accept “insurance documents” as one of many categories of proof for residency, but the DMV’s official checklist lists the category generically while third‑party guides and a...