Photo courtesy of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 

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 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are required, and only REAL ID services will be available during this time. Other DMV services will not be offered.

“Even though the federal enforcement deadline has passed, the DMV will continue to offer REAL IDs to Californians who want one,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “We’re making it easier for customers to upgrade by offering additional weekend appointments.”

Those who do not have a REAL ID can comfortably wait to upgrade when their driver’s license is due for renewal. In the meantime, they can use a federally accepted document, like a valid passport or permanent resident card, to fly domestically.

The federal government started 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 scheduling an appointment, you will save time when you come to an office to complete your application.

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.