Real ID Social Media Toolkit – Educators

Please use the provided text and related graphics below or use our materials to craft your own messaging for your audience.

Tag us on social media

Facebook: @cadmv
Twitter: @ca_dmv
Instagram: @ca_dmv
Hashtags: #CADMV #REALID

Include our special web page just for educators: REALID.dmv.ca.gov/educators

Elevating Our Message

Below are some suggestions for posts focused on educating educators about REAL ID. Feel free to use any of the following. We will also be sharing the following posts from our official channels throughout the summer if you choose to share with us instead.

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School’s out for (spring, summer, fall, winter) break!
Beat the rush and get your @cadmv #REALID before new federal ID requirements to fly within the U.S. take effect May 7, 2025.
Get started online at REALID.dmv.ca.gov/Educators

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Personal Lesson Plan – Get a REAL ID.
Get your @cadmv #REALID during (spring, summer, fall, winter) break! New federal ID requirements to fly domestically start May 7, 2025
Get started online at REALID.dmv.ca.gov/Educators.

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Post 2

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Taking a much-deserved vacation from the classroom?
If you plan to fly within the U.S. after May 7, 2025, you’ll want to get onboard with a @cadmv #REALID.
Learn more at REALID.dmv.ca.gov/Educators

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Get vacation-ready before new federal ID requirements take effect!
If you’re planning to fly after May 7, 2025, a REAL ID may be your most important carry on.
Learn more at REALID.dmv.ca.gov/Educators

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Post 3

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Benjamin Franklin taught us “Don’t put off ‘til tomorrow what can be done today!”
#Lessonlearned! Get your #REALID this summer.
Get started online: realid.dmv.ca.gov/educators

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‘A’ is for apple and ‘R’ is for REAL ID.
Get your @cadmv #REALID before May 7th, 2025.
Get started online: realid.dmv.ca.gov/educators

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Post 4

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The only lesson plan you need to work on right now has just three steps:

  1. Fill out a #REALID application online
  2. Upload your documents
  3. Visit a @CADMV office to finalize

Get started: realid.dmv.ca.gov/educators

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Getting a REAL ID is way easier than grading a book report!

  1. Fill out a #REALID application online
  2. Upload your documents
  3. Visit a @CADMV office to finalize

It’s easy to get started: realid.dmv.ca.gov/educators

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Post 5

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YAY! It’s finally summer break!
You can apply for your @cadmv #REALID while your coffee’s still hot!
Learn more: realid.dmv.ca.gov/educators

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Fun spelling quiz! How many words can you spell using REAL ID?
Ten or more is #geniusstatus!
Get yours to show off your knowledge @cadmv #REALID.
Learn more: realid.dmv.ca.gov/educators

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Post 6

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Summer Schedule:
Wake up.
That’s it. That’s the schedule.
Fit in getting your #REALID before you’re back to not having enough hours in the day
Get started online: realid.dmv.ca.gov/educators

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Scheduling time this break for a #REALID?

Upload your documents, complete your application online and visit a @CADMV office for a faster experience.

Get started online: realid.dmv.ca.gov/educators

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Additional Graphics

We have also created graphics you can use for any of the posts.

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School’s Out

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Thanks for all of your help! Have questions about this campaign? Contact dmvpublicaffairs@dmv.ca.gov.