


Visit dmv.ca.gov/realid to learn more about applying for a REAL ID. Board an airplane for domestic flights.

Card Designations REAL ID Driver’s Licenseīeginning May 2025, your driver’s license or identification (ID) card must be REAL ID compliant if you use it to: To operate commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and other types of vehicles, you must have a different class of license.įor information on vehicles covered by a Class C, visit dmv.ca.gov/dl. Most people need a noncommercial Class C driver’s license. You must have the correct license to drive your vehicle type. A California driver’s license allows you to drive on public roads.īefore you can get a driver’s license in California, you are required to pass the knowledge and behind-the-wheel drive tests based on information in this handbook.
