Drivers License Updates
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...
Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Announces New Driver License
By the end of the month, the Vermont DMV will begin rolling out a new design for its driver licenses. Designed to better protect customers from fraud and identity theft, the new design features 23 separate security features, some of which are not visible. For example,...
Georgia Department of Driver Services Introduces New and More Secure Licenses & IDs
Beginning with Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is issuing new driver licenses and IDs. Currently, there is no need to renew until your current credential license is expired. Upon re-issuing, customers will be given the newly...
FLHSMV Releases Modified Florida Driver License with Enhanced Security Features – Removal of Magnetic Stripe
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Starting in May 2019, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles began releasing a modified Florida driver license and ID card with enhanced security features to customers. Modifications include the removal of the magnetic strip on...
Upcoming Change to Hawaii’s REAL ID Compliant Credentials
HONOLULU – Effective January 16, 2018, REAL ID compliant Hawaii driver’s licenses or State identification cards will be issued with a “star in a gold circle” marking. On September 9, 2013, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) received notification from the...