How much to apply for real id

Real ID

What is a REAL ID? 

A REAL ID is a federally compliant DMV issued driver license, learner permit, or non-driver ID which you will be required to have to board a domestic flight (within the U.S.) or enter certain federal building starting in May 2023, unless you have a valid passport.

Learn more about how to get a REAL ID in the DMV's new Youtube video. 

Fee

There is no additional fee to get a REAL ID.  All normal transaction fees still apply.

Enhanced Non-Driver ID (ENDID)

What is an enhanced non-driver ID card?

If you are a U.S. citizen and New York State resident, you can apply for a New York State ENDID that can be used instead of a passport to return to the US by land or sea from Canada, Mexico and some countries in the Caribbean. 1 An EDL is not acceptable for air travel between these countries.

A New York State ENDID is compliant with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). 2

We recommend you contact your travel agent, your cruise line or the specific countries of destination to verify your travel document requirements.

How to apply

You must apply for a REAL ID or ENDID at a DMV office and show proofs of identity. For an NDID you must also provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. You cannot apply online, by phone or by mail. 

See location, instructions and reservation information for your DMV

Complete this guide to make sure you have the documents and proofs of identification you need. 

Find the documents you need to get a REAL ID or Enhanced non-driver ID

Fee 

There is no additional fee for a REAL ID.  All normal transaction fees still apply.

There is an additional $30.00 fee for enhanced non-driver ID card (ENDID).  The fee is added to the other fees for the non-driver ID transaction.

To determine the fee for converting from a regular driver license or ID card to an enhanced document, see Early renewal with conversion to an enhanced document.

You will get your ENDID in 2 weeks 

It takes about 2 weeks for your new document to arrive in the mail. 

Additional information

Learn more about enhanced, REAL ID and standard documents. 

NOTE: It is a criminal misdemeanor to make a false statement or provide false proof of identity or date of birth when you apply for any DMV document. You can go to jail and pay large fines, and we can suspend or revoke your permit or driver license.

1. 1. More information is available at https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/western-hemisphere-travel-initiative.
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   WHTI is a federal rule that regulates which documents U.S. citizens can use when they travel in the Western Hemisphere. You can read more about this initiative at the web site of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

LOS ANGELES - The California Department of Motor Vehices is waiving the fees for residents who got their driver's licenses or identification cards during the pandemic, allowing them to upgrade to a REAL ID at no additional charge.

Californians must go into a DMV office in person to get a REAL ID. 

Beginning May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved document, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities and military bases.

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"We don’t want Californians to pay the price for not getting a REAL ID during the pandemic," said DMV Director Steve Gordon. "While the federal government has extended the enforcement date for a REAL ID, there is no need to procrastinate. If you act now, you can take advantage of this offer and upgrade to a REAL ID for free."

The DMV estimates around 5.7 million driver’s licenses and IDs that are not REAL IDs will be issued between March 2020 and July 2021.

SUGGESTED: Southern California woman's new ID has photo of her wearing a mask

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, a California woman's ID photo says a lot about life during the pandemic.

A fee is paid when a resident applies for a new license or license renewal. That fee will be waived for the customers who received a non-REAL ID during the pandemic if they upgrade now at dmv.ca.gov/realidupgrade.

To apply for a REAL ID, an applicant must provide a valid Social Security number, proof of identity and two proofs of California residency. A list of qualifying documents and other helpful information can be found at REALID.dmv.ca.gov.

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