Can I renew online? Yes, despite what your renewal information might suggest. I already have a Real ID and it’s up for renewal. That’s one of the suggestions from Ignited, an El Segundo company that has been working with the Department of Homeland Security on messaging about Real ID and the identification requirements for domestic air travelers. If in doubt, look for the star in the upper right corner of your California license. How do I know whether I have a Real ID? If you’ve endured the process of getting one, you probably know you do. (You will still need a passport for international travel.) It’s been awhile since I’ve harangued you about it, and a few things have changed. That’s when you must have it (or the aforementioned other form of ID) to get on a domestic flight. We may see a travel uptick in the fall, which coincides with the new Oct. Not that air travel isn’t still a mess - worldwide, it’s down 47% from a year ago, according to industry analyst OAG - but the advent of the vaccine has many of us dreaming again. Its implementation has been delayed several times, including last year, because air travel was enough of a mess due to COVID-19. The license, which complies with federal regulations enacted as part of the work of the 9/11 Commission, has been 15 years in the making. As we begin to think “Hmm, vaccine, fall travel, airplane,” you may want to add Real ID to your thought process if you haven’t already applied for and received one.Ībout 9.5 million Californians have, but 13.3 million said, “Nah, don’t want it.” That’s because they either aren’t going to fly domestically or have other acceptable forms of identification that will work, including a passport or passport card ( lat.ms/OtherAcceptableID).

Listen, I hate to bring up bad memories, but - Real ID.

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