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California DMV New Federal ID Requirement

GypsyJan - 11-22-2017 at 06:23 PM

I have a CA Driver's license and a Mexican Driver's license.

The new federal ID will be a requirement by 2020.

Do I have to renew my CA Driver's license (go in with my SS card, my birth certificate, proof of residence and then get photographed by facial recognition equipment) or can I legally drive in the U.S. with my Mexican license?

[Edited on 11-23-2017 by GypsyJan]

AKgringo - 11-22-2017 at 06:39 PM

Jan, Alaska is going through the same scenario,because they dragged their feet getting set up to issue a DL that meets the new standards.

Your license should still be valid for driving until it expires, but will not be accepted for things like boarding domestic flights.


[Edited on 11-23-2017 by AKgringo]

woody with a view - 11-22-2017 at 08:04 PM

I believe it begins in Jan.

bajatrailrider - 11-22-2017 at 09:39 PM

Yes you can legally drive in the US with Mexican DL.