With REAL ID enforcement beginning on May 7, more Californians are scheduling appointments at DMV offices to get the upgraded driver’s licenses.
While AAA Northern California cannot process REAL ID applications, Members are reminded that many DMV partnered services can be handled at a AAA branch, providing a faster and more convenient option.
DMV offices are expected to be busy for several weeks as Californians scramble to get a REAL ID, which will be required to fly domestically and enter secure federal facilities. The TSA offers alternative federally approved documents that can be used.
“Being able to access essential DMV services at a AAA branch is among the many benefits AAA provides its Members,” said Shawn Jones, Chief Sales Officer for AAA Northern California. “Members can rely on us for these and other services which highlights the value of the AAA Membership.”
DMV services for AAA Members include the following:
- Registration renewal
- Some title services
- Replacement registration card/stickers
- Replacement license plates and applications
- Transfer of ownership (for vehicles acquired via private party)
- Some out of state transfers
- Temporary operating permit
- And other services
DMV services at California AAA branches are available to Members only. To explore Membership options and AAA benefits including discounts, travel, roadside assistance, and more visit membership.aaa.com.
Visit our website for more information about DMV services. Find a AAA location offering DMV services here.
…. must be a AAA member
Reaol ID is because of states handing out driver’s licenses and IDs to illegals like candy. They cliamed it would mak the roads safer if the had a license. Thanks biden. Thanks Newsom,
Real ID requirements are actually a result of the 9/11 attacks
But George Bush did that.
Nearly all, and possibly all, of the 9/11 attackers would be still allowed on airplanes today. They used valid passports and other forms of identification that would still be accepted today. Real ID is a federal standard for state issued identification cards. Part of the Real ID standard are consistent database formats and query methods so that a law enforcement officer conducting a traffic stop in California, for example, can validate identification provided by someone from any state or country.
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When someone enters the USA their passport information is added to the Real ID system, essentially as being from the 51st state of the USA.
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Real ID is a national system designed to make it much harder for you to create a fake ID. If D.B. Cooper was a fake person then he would not be allowed to board an aircraft. If that was his real name then he is allowed to fly. In that sense, it improves security. Of course, if you are rather normal looking person then you can still breeze past airport security and the airline gate attendants without ever presenting your ID.
AAA Does Not do anything for Drivers Licenses!
We should not have to get “Real ID’s”
Why are our current Driver Licenses not enough( I do know why).
Also “The TSA offers alternative federally approved documents that can be used” Really, what might those documents be? Passports are issued by the Department of State not TSA.
Slower than DMV and will think up any excuse to NOT tow your car.I canceled my membership.Too many restrictions.They won’t tow your car if the registration is expired.