Real IDs from 3 million Californians will require additional personal information
Even if you have already received a California Real ID driver's license, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) may contact you again to get more proof that you really live at the address you provided.
He writes about it NBC News.
The Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsome, stating that the DMV did not comply with federal regulations when processing documents. Thus, the DMV needs more proof of residence at the specified address 3,4 million Californians who have already received a Real ID. In the near future, the department plans to contact them for further information.
On the subject: When and how to apply for a Real ID in California
The ministry explained that people can fulfill the requirement of providing additional information by sending a letter with the necessary DMV data by mail. They can also visit the local DMV office or enter additional details online.
Напомним, жители Калифорнии должны получить новые удостоверения личности — Real ID — к октябрю 2020 года. Начиная с этого периода посадка в самолет или посещение правительственных учреждений будут возможны только при наличии удостоверения личности нового типа или паспорта гражданина США.
The REAL ID Act was adopted in 2005 year as one of the steps to tighten the requirements for the identification of persons after the September 11 attacks on 2001. He puts more stringent requirements regarding the information provided for obtaining a driver's license, which is used as an ID at the state level: for flights, visits to government and military institutions.
The FBI recommended that the US government unify the requirements for obtaining these documents in all states in order to increase the level of control over their issuance. Now the law is partially in effect, requiring to present updated identity documents when visiting federal and military facilities.
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