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California DMV Says 325,000 Must Replace REAL IDs After Legacy Software Error

The agency traced the issue to a 2006 configuration that set incorrect expiration dates for some lawful noncitizen residents.

FILE: Travelers wait in line to pass through security under a sign reading “REAL ID” at Sacramento International Airport on May 15, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif.
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Overview

  • Notices will be sent in the coming weeks or months with instructions, and the DMV will expedite processing and waive reissue fees.
  • About 1.5% of California REAL ID holders are affected, meaning nearly 99% need no action.
  • The bug applied standard renewal intervals instead of matching ID expiration to an individual’s authorized period of stay.
  • The DMV says it remains compliant with federal REAL ID rules and stressed that no IDs were issued to undocumented individuals.
  • The department warns it will not seek personal information by phone, text, or email, and residents can verify outreach at 1-800-777-0133.