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California to issue driver’s licenses to people lacking “proof of legal presence”
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced in November that they will begin issuing licenses to people without “satisfactory proof of legal presence”. This is a direct result of a new law, called Assembly Bill 60 (AB60), also known as The Safe and...
New Driver’s License Category for Undocumented Immigrants in California
Starting on January 2, 2015, any adult residing in California who is able to show proof of state residency and proof of identity (as well as pass the requisite skill-based exams) can get a driver’s license. This is the result of a new law, called Assembly Bill 60...
Iowa Testing Electronic Driver’s License
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) made a splashy headline this past week when it announced during a budget meeting that it is developing a driver’s license mobile app that it plans to roll out to Iowa citizens in 2015. Not only will Iowa citizens be able to...
Idaho Allows New Veteran Designation on Driver’s Licenses
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has announced that it will begin recognizing veterans of the armed services with a special designation on driver’s licenses and state ID cards. The optional designation is available to anyone who served in the uniformed...
Iowa Announces New Digital Driver’s License
In December 2014, The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that law enforcement officers conducting traffic stops, security officers at Iowa airports, and some liquor stores will begin accepting a digital driver’s license in lieu of the traditional...
Veteran Designation Now Available on Idaho licenses and State IDs
U.S. military veterans who reside in Idaho are now able to include that distinction on their driver’s licenses and state ID cards. As of November 10, 2014, just before Veteran’s Day, the optional designation from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is available...
Minnesota Releases Enhanced Driver’s License – February 2014
In February of 2014, Minnesota began offering both an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) and an Enhanced Identification Card (EID). Although citizens are not required to obtain these new enhanced cards, they may be a beneficial and cost-effective option for those who...
Hawaii Allows New Veteran Designation on Driver’s Licenses – October 2014
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin recognizing veterans of the armed services with a special designation on driver’s licenses, permits, and state ID cards. The optional designation is available to anyone who served in the uniformed services and received a discharge other than dishonorable.
Minnesota Now Offers Federally-Approved Border-Crossing Documents – February 2014
Currently only five states offer an enhanced driver’s license (EDL) option – and since February 2014, approximately 2000 EDL/enhanced identification cards (EID) have been issued in Minnesota, where there are currently 4.4 million people in the state with a valid...
Veteran Designation Now Available on Hawaii Licenses, Permits, and IDs – October 2014
Starting this month, U.S. military veterans who reside in Hawaii will be able to include that distinction on their driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Temporary learner’s permits may also include the recognition for those who qualify. The optional designation from the Department of Transportation is available to anyone who served in the armed services and received a discharge other than dishonorable.