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Federal legislation approved allowing digital documents as Real ID, including driver’s licenses stored or accessed via electronic means, such as mobile or digital driver’s licenses.
Government funding bill allows digital driver's licenses as Real ID Written by Benjamin Freed DEC 22, 2020 | STATESCOOP With the federal government’s deadline for enforcing its Real ID standards at Transportation Security Agency lines in airports and other checkpoints...
Cannabis Dispensary Surprised by Number of Fake IDs Uncovered
A Colorado-based cannabis dispensary chain was shocked by the number of fake IDs uncovered in a trial-run of a forensic ID scanner in one of the stores. “We had always assumed there were some fake IDs, but had no idea how prevalent it was”, said the chain owner who...
Missouri to begin issuing driver’s license with new design
On June 22nd, the Missouri Department of Revenue will begin issuing driver's licenses with a new design. Some changes include designated header colors for different types of licenses, ghost images, and an updated laser perforation in the shape of a dogwood blossom....
Texas DPS Unveils New Design for Driver Licenses
The Texas Department of Public Safety recently unveiled their newest designs for their driver licenses, identification cards, and license to card cards, which feature a new look as well as enhanced security features. The new designs started rolling out on February...
Wyoming Begins Issuing New Driver Licenses
Recently, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has started issuing new driver licenses with enhanced security features and continues to be REAL ID compliant. These new iterations of their driver licenses and ID cards will be much more secure and harder to...
South Carolina makes millions every year selling driver license information
Driver License Information for Sale While this practice is nothing new, the state of South Carolina makes millions of dollars every year selling driver license information. Last fiscal year alone, outside agencies spent $15.6 million on driver license information. The...
Oregon to Lose Change-of-Address Stickers
As of January 1st, 2020, Oregon drivers will no longer be required to apply a sticker on their driver license when they change addresses. Usually, the Oregon DMV mails you a sticker to place on your driver license after you've moved. These stickers weren't very...
California DMV Selling Drivers License Information
This year, the California DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) made a whopping $50,000,000 selling California drivers license information. This includes all basic information such as name, address, and car registration. California has about 27,000,000 driver licenses...
Kentucky Will Begin Rolling Out New Driver’s License on June 28th
Starting on June 28th, Franklin County, Kentucky will be the first to start rolling out the Real ID compliant driver's licenses. Residents will be able to choose between standard and travel licenses. The travel license offers all the benefits of a standard license,...
New Design & Security Features Coming to Indiana Driver Licenses
By mid-July, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is planning to roll out new driver licenses aimed at protecting customers from identity theft and fraud. Featuring the most advanced and modern security features, the card is sure to difficult to duplicate as a fake. Some...