Software Glitch Forces Around 325,000 Californian Residents to Replace Real IDs

The issue affects noncitizens with a legal presence in the state, such as green card and visa holders.

An example of a California Real ID. Courtesy of the California Department of Motor Vehicles

Approximately 325,000 Californians need to update their Real IDs in order to keep their identification valid, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said in a Dec. 31 statement.

“We proactively reviewed our records, identified a legacy system issue from 2006, and are notifying impacted customers with clear guidance on how to maintain a valid California-issued credential,” DMV Director Steve Gordon said.