Jan 11, 2018 New card design for all driver license and ID cards. Until October 1, 2020, a valid California driver license or ID card can be used for federal purposes, including boarding a domestic flight and entering military bases or secure federal facilities. After that date, only a REAL ID card or other federally approved documents will be accepted, such as a U.S. Passport, passport card or military ID. New California is a new state in development exercising its constitutional Right to form from the State of California as codified under Article IV Section 3 of the United States Constitution and in the United States Declaration of Independence.
Florida driver's licenses and ID cards are getting a new look.
Sunshine State drivers are getting a new Florida driver’s license design, but it won’t effect the expiration date of current licenses.
The state began introducing the licenses in August of 2017 and the new design is available for new drivers and for those renewing their driver’s licenses.
- Sunshine State drivers are getting a new Florida driver’s license design, but it won’t effect the expiration date of current licenses. The state began introducing the licenses in August of 2017 and the new design is available for new drivers and for those renewing their driver’s licenses.
- Dec 13, 2018 SALEM, Ore. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the next time you renew your Oregon Driver's License or identification card, you may see a new design with new security features. DMV is rolling out a new card design starting this winter and early 2019. The beauty of the new.
- Residents who want to use their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs at airports or federal facilities will need to go in person to the DMV and apply for a new one. Unlike renewing an ID, you cannot do this online or by mail. When you go to the DMV to get a Real ID, make sure you bring.
- Oct 06, 2010 The new look is the first major revision to the driver's license and the state identification card since 2001 and makes the IDs easier to use and harder to fake, according to officials with the.
The state is implementing a county-by-county schedule for the release of the new design. Between the county-by-county release schedule and a generous eight year renewal period for drivers, it will be years before all drivers in the state have the new Florida driver’s license design.
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Designed with Security in Mind
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FDHSMV) says the new Florida driver’s license design is the most secure identification cards offered over-the-counter today. The card is twice as secure as those held by present license holders in the state. At this point, Florida is the only state to offer the new design.
Security features on the front of the card include:
- Use of Ultraviolet Ink. This ink is fluorescent when exposed to UV light, usually in low light conditions.
- Optical Variable Ghost with UV. This feature will fluoresce when the card is tilted under UV lighting.
- Optical Variable Data with UV. Data that is viewable only under UV lighting when the card is tilted.
- A Gold Look-Thru Element. This turns clear when back-lit with fluorescent light displaying the license holder’s image.
The rear of the license includes a barcode, magnetic strip, a 2D barcode, and some redundant information. The card has a definite “space-age” look to it, fitting for a state that is home to the Kennedy Space Center.
A New Look
The new Florida license design features a whole new look. In the background is a large seal of the State of Florida and a large “FL”.
Four transparent headshot images are on the licenses and ID’s, and the state is using color coding to designate the type of license the holder has been issued. Fonts and images are tinted in the following designations:
- Blue: Commercial drivers licenses
- Green: Drivers licenses
- Red: State ID cards
- Orange: Learner’s permit
Viewing the license under UV lighting really exposes the hidden features involved in the creation of these cards.
Have Questions about the New Florida License Design?
If you have any questions about the new design, the state of Florida has created a frequently asked questions page for your convenience. To see when the new design will be available in your county, check here. As identity theft becomes an increasing problem, more states can be expected to follow Florida’s lead in creating a more secure driver’s license and identification card system.