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.
New British Columbia Combined License and Services Card – February 2013
In a progressive move, the province of British Columbia (B.C.) released a combined driver’s license and health services card. The new cards have dual functions as both a driver’s license, as well as an identification card for health care services. Security features...British Columbia Has Released a Combination Driver’s License and Services Card – February 2013
In February 2013, the government of British Columbia introduced a single card which merged the roles of the driver’s license and the old CareCard, a system through which citizens obtain health care services. The new high-tech identification cards include a picture of...
North Dakota Issues Newly Designed License – May 2014
For the first time in over ten years, North Dakota will begin issuing a newly designed driver’s license and identification card. Although North Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) spokeswoman Jamie Olson said there hasn’t been a surge in counterfeit licenses,...