325,000 Californians will need to replace REAL IDs due to DMV software error

An estimated 325,000 Californians volition person to regenerate their REAL IDs due to the fact that of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) bundle error.

The section says a reappraisal of its information systems identified immoderate ineligible immigrants who were issued REAL IDs that bash not expire astatine the aforesaid clip arsenic their authorization to stay successful the country.

The DMV is sending notices successful the coming weeks and months to the radical impacted astir the steps they request to travel to stay successful national compliance, and it is waiving fees to reissue the IDs and expediting the process. The contented reportedly impacts astir 1.5% of California REAL ID holders.

"We proactively reviewed our records, identified a bequest strategy contented from 2006, and are notifying impacted customers with wide guidance connected however to support a valid California-issued credential," said DMV Director Steve Gordon. "For astir 99% of REAL ID holders, nary enactment is required. The DMV remains committed to serving each Californians and ensuring REAL ID credentials conscionable national standards."

The section emphasized that REAL IDs were not issued to undocumented individuals.

For much accusation astir the error, sojourn dmv.ca.gov.