What states do you have to pay for your Real ID every time? Yes, you have to pay to renew your license or photo ID, but the Real ID fee in my state (PA) is one-time. Renewal costs are the same whether it's a Real ID or not.

WA state it is an extra $56 every time you renew for Real ID

California would be one, because they issue Real IDs to non-citizens that are tied to their documentation, which needs to be reviewed each time.