SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today the Roseville office at 7200 Galilee Road will offer REAL ID appointments on Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. These hours are only for customers with appointments to get a REAL ID. Other DMV services will not be offered.

“We're pleased to offer additional appointments for Californians who need to get their REAL ID,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “We recommend that if you already have a valid U.S. passport or don’t need to fly within the U.S. in the next few months to wait to get your REAL ID when you renew your California driver's license or ID card.”

The federal government will start enforcing the REAL ID Act on May 7, 2025. It requires people to show a REAL ID or another approved federal document, such as a current U.S. passport, to board domestic flights and access secure federal facilities. Californians can continue to apply for their REAL ID after the enforcement date.

Californians should visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov to start their REAL ID online application and upload their documents. Customers must visit a DMV office and bring physical copies of their uploaded documents to complete the application. The DMV strongly encourages customers to make an appointment and complete the online application beforehand to help reduce wait times. By starting the process online and making an appointment, it should take only about 20 to 30 minutes in the office.

Before Going to an Office — Try Online First

The DMV has taken many steps to offer more digital services. Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit, including simple self-service transactions that are no longer available in offices. The DMV encourages customers to use its online services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. Customers can also use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks.

To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal notices, customers must sign in or create a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov, and then opt in.