Sacramento, October 1, 2025 — The Department of Motor Vehicles today announced a new look for California driver’s licenses and identification cards that feature the unique beauty of the state’s landscape, advanced security measures and updated technology. The new card design is rolling out today. The current driver’s licenses and identification cards will remain valid until their expiration date.

The California driver’s license and identification cards are updated periodically to improve security. The last time the card was made available with a new design and security features was in 2010. The look of the cards was changed in 2018 with the implementation of REAL ID.

“The new cards use next generation technology to enhance security and with a design that shows California’s iconic redwoo

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