Beginning October 1, 2020, the federal government will require your driver license or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it as identification to board a domestic flight or enter secure federal facilities that require identification. The California DMV now offers federal compliant REAL ID driver licenses or ID cards.
Do I Need a REAL ID?
Starting October 1 2020, you will need a REAL ID or other federally approved identifcation (passport, military ID) to pass TSA airport checkpoints nationwide or visit secure facilities.
NOTE: Check the TSA website for a complete list of approved identifcation:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identifcation
You do not need a REAL ID if...
• you know you will not be boarding a domestic flight or visiting a secure federal facility, such as a military base
• OR will use other approved documents as identifcation.
If you don’t choose a REAL ID, you will receive a Federal Non-Compliant Card with the phrase "Federal Limits Apply." Those under 18 are not required to have a REAL ID to fly.