Identification (ID) cards are used to prove your identity or age (like driver’s licenses) but they do not allow you to operate a motor vehicle. In California, DMV may issue an ID card to a person …

To apply for an ID card you must visit a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in person to: Complete a Driver License or Identification Card Application.

To get a California ID card, you must provide certain documents that prove your identity, residency, and social security number. Acceptable forms of identification include a U.S. …

If your name doesn't match on your SSN card, you will need to go to the nearest Social Security office to present documentation to change your name on your SSN card, and then go to a …

Aug 15, 2024 · This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, whether you’re applying for a California Real ID, a standard California ID card, or looking for same-day services.

Aug 5, 2025 · California offers different types of ID cards, including a standard ID card and a REAL ID card, which complies with federal security standards for purposes like boarding …

Need a REAL ID driver's license or ID card? Here's how!

Creation and maintenance of I.D. cards is just one more thing that the California DMV is responsible for. People of any age are able to apply for a state I.D. card at the DMV.

The online driver's license and ID card application saves you time by letting you complete the application before visiting a DMV field office.

May 7, 2025 · The California REAL ID is a driver license or ID card issued by the state Department of Motor Vehicles that meets new federal identification standards established by …