To get a Real ID, you have to apply for it through your local Department of Motor Vehicles office. Above, a DMV office in Redwood City, Calif., in 2011. (Paul Sakuma / Associated Press) ...

Oh, and the rep can’t look for open appointment slots at multiple sites all at once, but instead can only check each DMV location as the customer requests that it be checked. Redwood City?

"The DMV," said Montgomery ... 60.4 San Jose 58.1 Fremont 47.9 Santa Teresa 46.6 Oakland Coliseum 39.9 Redwood City 39.9 El Cerrito 38.2 Oakland 36.8 San Mateo 35.4 . . . a driver's license ...