REAL ID
Effective May 7, 2025, all guests and visitors 18 years and older accessing Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego should be prepared to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an approved alternate form of identification (i.e. - U.S. passport) to enter the base, in accordance with federal law, MCO 5530.13, and the Department of Homeland Security’s REAL ID Act. 
 
Visitors without a REAL ID-compliant license or ID must bring: 

• A valid, unexpired state-issued photo ID, AND one of the following secondary forms of ID that matches the name on the primary ID:

• Original birth certificate with raised seal

• Social Security card

• If the name is different, an official court document or marriage certificate must be presented to verify the name change.

This requirement applies to all guests attending:

• Family Day

• Graduation Ceremonies

• Special Events hosted aboard MCRD SD (Bay View, Community Center, Boathouse, etc.)

• Job interviews or onboarding events (e.g., job candidates)

Each graduation week has its own graduation program in which the staff and new Marines are listed. To view and download click on the links below.