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California DMV Waives Fees for 325,000 Real ID Holders

1/2/2026

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will notify about 325,000 Real ID holders.
This represents roughly 1.5% of Real ID holders and stems from a 2006 legacy coding issue.
The DMV will waive replacement fees for those impacted.
DMV Director Steve Gordon said all affected individuals had their lawful presence verified before receiving their IDs under the Real ID Act, implemented in May 2025.

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Story summary

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will notify about 325,000 Real ID holders.
This represents roughly 1.5% of Real ID holders and stems from a 2006 legacy coding issue.
The DMV will waive replacement fees for those impacted.
DMV Director Steve Gordon said all affected individuals had their lawful presence verified before receiving their IDs under the Real ID Act, implemented in May 2025.