No—having your truthful mailing address printed on your California REAL ID is allowed and does not by itself create an immigration problem.

§ 12800(a)(1)

Each application for an original or a renewal of a driver’s license shall contain all of the following information: (a) (1) The applicant’s true full name, age, gender category, mailing address, residence address, and, except as provided in Section 12801, social security account number.

§ 12811(a)(1)(A)

The license shall state the class of license for which the licensee has qualified and shall contain the distinguishing number assigned to the applicant, the date of expiration, the true full name, age, and mailing address or residence address of the licensee, a brief description and engraved picture or photograph of the licensee for the purpose of identification, and space for the signature of the licensee.

A DL includes your true full name, birthdate, mailing address, signature, photograph, and physical description.

(f)(1)

( f ) Address of principal residence, except an alternative address may be displayed for: ( 1 ) Individuals for whom a State law, regulation, or DMV procedure permits display of an alternative address, or

(f)

( f ) Documents demonstrating address of principal residence. To document the address of principal residence, a person must present at least two documents of the State's choice that include the individual's name and principal residence. A street address is required except as provided in § 37.17(f) of this part.

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• Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card Two different documents are required from the list below. Use a PO Box? Proof of a physical address is required. A PO Box can be used as the mailing address to receive your REAL ID, but your residency document must display a PO Box and physical address.

(a)

Whenever any person after applying for or receiving a driver’s license moves to a new residence, or acquires a new mailing address different from the address shown in the application or in the license as issued, he or she shall within 10 days thereafter notify the department of both the old and new address.

Additionally, all aliens in the United States must report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving. Changing your address with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will not change your address with USCIS and USPS will not forward your mail from USCIS. Using an online account to update your address in a timely way meets the legal requirement to notify us that you have moved.

Lists A and B

Documents that Establish Both Identity and Employment Authorization 2. Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551) Documents that Establish Identity 1. Driver's license or ID card issued by a State or outlying possession of the United States provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address

During the online REAL ID application process, you will be prompted to upload documents that prove identity (e.g., valid passport or birth certificate) and residency (e.g., utility bill, bank statement). Uploading images of these documents online will save you time when you visit the DMV office to complete your application so don’t skip this step. Bring the original documents submitted online to your REAL ID appointment. Save your confirmation code – you will need it for your office visit. Visit a DMV office Bring the original documents you submitted online and your confirmation code. Check wait times before you go.

The official purposes covered by the Act and regulations are: Accessing certain federal facilities; Boarding Federally regulated commercial aircraft; and Entering nuclear power plants.