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REAL ID applications

The process of applying for a REAL ID using a U.S. passport card as proof of identity.

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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...

Jan 19, 2026

If my passport card lacks an expiration date, will a DMV accept it for REAL ID?

A U.S. passport card is recognized by federal agencies as an acceptable identity document and can be used in lieu of a REAL ID for domestic air travel and as proof of identity when applying for a REAL...