325,000 Californians will need to replace REAL IDs due to DMV software error
ABC7 San Francisco••nation
Key Points:
- Approximately 325,000 Californians, or about 1.5% of REAL ID holders, must replace their REAL IDs due to a DMV software error affecting expiration dates for some legal immigrants.
- The DMV identified that some REAL IDs did not expire in alignment with the holders' legal authorization to remain in the U.S., prompting a proactive review of records.
- Impacted individuals will receive notices with instructions to maintain federal compliance, and the DMV will waive reissue fees and expedite processing.
- DMV Director Steve Gordon stated that nearly 99% of REAL ID holders are unaffected and emphasized that no REAL IDs were issued to undocumented individuals.
- The DMV is committed to ensuring REAL ID credentials meet federal standards and providing clear guidance
