how much is a real id in california

A Real ID in California costs the same as a standard driver's license or ID card. There is no additional fee specifically for the Real ID itself. For example, a regular ID card costs $39, and this applies to getting a Real ID as well. Seniors aged 62 or older may get an ID card with no fee, while reduced- fee ID cards cost $11. This pricing is valid as of 2025, aligned with the federal requirement starting May 7, 2025, when a Real ID or another federally approved ID is needed for domestic flights and entering certain federal facilities in California.