What distinguishes a California federal non-compliant card from a REAL ID?

The presence of the words “Federal Limits Apply” on a federal non-compliant card indicates that this card does not meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act. REAL ID-compliant cards, such as those featuring the California Grizzly bear and a star, are accepted for federal purposes like boarding commercial flights and accessing federal facilities. In contrast, the non-compliant card cannot be used for these federal purposes, thus the notice. It’s important to have a REAL ID if you plan on using your identification for air travel or entering secure federal locations.

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