325,000 Californians will need to replace REAL IDs due to DMV software error
ABC7 Los Angeles••nation
Key Points:
- Approximately 325,000 Californians must replace their REAL IDs due to a DMV software error that caused some legal immigrants to receive IDs with incorrect expiration dates.
- The DMV identified the issue during a data system review and will notify affected individuals with instructions to maintain federal compliance, waiving fees and expediting the reissuance process.
- The problem affects about 1.5% of California REAL ID holders and stems from a legacy system issue dating back to 2006.
- DMV Director Steve Gordon stated that nearly 99% of REAL ID holders do not need to take any action and reaffirmed the DMV's commitment to federal standards and service.
- The DMV confirmed that REAL IDs were not issued to undocumented individuals.
