Software Error Will Force 325,000 Californians to Replace Real IDs
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- Approximately 325,000 Californians must replace their Real IDs due to a software glitch that incorrectly applied expiration dates, affecting about 1.5% of Real ID holders.
- The error caused some IDs issued to authorized immigrants to appear valid beyond their legal stay in the U.S., stemming from an outdated system that applied uniform renewal intervals.
- California’s DMV discovered the issue during an internal review and will notify affected individuals, waiving replacement fees and expediting the process, though no deadline has been set.
- Real IDs are federally compliant and required for boarding domestic flights in the U.S. starting February 1, with noncompliance potentially resulting in a $45 fee for travelers without proper ID.
- The DMV
