The California DMV have announced REAL ID applicants will require one less document to provide during the application process.
Following updated federal rules, the DMV no longer requires applicants to provide a Social Security card or W-2 to prove they have a Social Security number. Starting today, Californians can now simply provide their Social Security number.
By filling out the online application and uploading their documents, Californians can bring their confirmation code and documents to a DMV office at their convenience, even the same day, for express service, no appointment necessary. Once at a service window, it now takes less than 10 minutes to complete the REAL ID transaction.