10/09/2025
New California driver’s licenses and ID cards will now feature a fresh design that highlights our state’s iconic redwoods, poppies, and coastline along with next-generation security technology to better protect against counterfeiting.
-Current licenses/IDs remain valid until they expire.
-New cards include enhanced security elements, a digital security signature, and will no longer use a magnetic strip.
The last major redesign was in 2010, with changes in 2018 for REAL ID. This update keeps California at the forefront of safety and innovation.
Learn more: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-to-release-new-california-drivers-license-and-identification-card-design-with-advanced-security-features/.