I.D. Checking Guide 2017

100 Pages·2017·22.56 MB·English

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Table of Contents
About the Guide....... . ................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How to Use This Guide. .......................... ......................... . ............... 2
Checking Driver's Licenses ..................... ........................................... 3
DefiniUon of Terms......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Driver's Licenses: United States ............................... . ....................... 4-56
Alabama .................. . . .. . 4 Kentucky .. . . .. . . . . . . . ........ 22 North Dakota ................ 39
Alaska .. ........... . . .. .. .. . . .. 5 Louisiana .... .... . .. . . ....... 23 Ohio ... . ... . .................. 40
Arizona .......... . .... ....... 6-7 Maine . .... ........ .. ......... 24 Oklahoma . . ..... ... . . ..... . .. 41
Arkansas .. .. .. .......... . ..... 8 Maryland ... . ........ . ....... . 25 Oregon . .. . ................ . .. 42
California .... .... . ...... . ..... 9 Massachusetts .... .. . . . ...... 26 Pennsylvania ..... . ... . ... .. . 43
Colorado ........... . ..... .. .. 10 Michigan ......... . .. . ........ 27 Rhode Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecticut. .... .. .. . . . ... . . . 11 Minnesota .. . . .. . .. . . . ........ 28 South Carolina ...... . . ...... 45
Delaware ....... . .......... .. . 12 Mississippi ...... .. .. . . . . . .... 29 South Dakota .. ... ..... . .. . . . 46
District of Columbia .... . . . . 13 Missouri . . . .. .. . . .. . .. . . .... .. 30 Tennessee . . . ......... . .. . ... . 47
Florida .......... . ............ 14 Montana ... .. . .. . . .. . . ....... . 31 Texas ... . . ......... .. . . . ...... 48
Georgia ............ .... . ...... 15 Nebraska .. . .. . . ..... ... ...... 32 Utah . .. . . . . . .. . ... ...... . . .... 49
Hawaii ... .. ............... ... 16 Nevada . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .... 33 Vermont. ... . .. . .......... 50-51
Idaho . . .... . ..... . .. .... ... .. . 17 New Hampshire . . . .. ... . .. .. 34 Virginia . .. . ... .. ... .......... 52
Illinois ... . . . ............... . .. 18 New Jersey .. . . . . . .. . . ...... . 35 Washington ............... . . . 53
Indiana .. . .. . ...... . .. .. . ..... 19 New Mexico . .. . .. . ....... .. . 36 West Virginia .... ......... . .. 54
Iowa .......... . . .... . .. . . ... . . 20 New York . .......... . ........ 37 Wisconsin .. . ......... . . .. .... 55
Kansas .................. . .. .. 21 North Carolina .. . . . . ........ 38 Wyoming .. . ................. 56
Driver's Licenses: Canada .......... ...................................... 57-66
Alberta ........... ..... ...... ...... ... 57 Newfoundland & Labrador.. 61 Quebec .. ...... ....... .. ........... ... 65
British Columbia ............. .. . 58 Nova Scotia ...... ... ............... 62 Saskatchewan ....... ........... .... 66
Manitoba ........ ........ ...... ... ... 59 Ontario .... .............. .... ......... 63
New Brunswick.... .. ........... 60 Prince Edward Island ......... 64
Driver's Licenses: U.S. and Canadian Territories ... .......................... 67-71
American Samoa ...... ... ....... 67 Puerto Rico ....... ............... ... 69 Nunavut... ....... ............ ... 70-71
Guam ....................... ...... ..... 67 U.S. Virgin Islands ............. 70 Yukon ........ ......... .. .......... ..... 71
Northern Mariana Islands .. 68 Northwest Territories .......... 70
UV Images for Selected Current Format Licenses ... . ........................ 71-76
Identification Cards............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77-82
U.S. Federal Documents .................................................. 83-93
U.S. Electronic Passport .. 83 Nonimmigrant Visas.. 85-86 Immigration
U.S . Passport Cards . .. . . 84 U.S. Dept. of State Driver's Documents .. . ..... 89-92
Trusted Traveler Programs 85 Licenses & ID Cards 86-88 Military lD Cards . . . . . . . 93
Military Extension Policies .............. . .... . ............... . . . .......... 94-95
Consular ID Cards ....................................................... 96-97
Bolivia . ...... 96 Guatemala . . .9 6- 97 Peru . .... .... . 97
Brazil ........ 96 Mexico ....... . 97
Credit Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98-100
American Express ..... . 98 Discover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Visa .......... . . . ... . 100
Diners Club .. .. . . . .. . . 99 MasterCard . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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About the Guide
The Guide shows all valid driver's license federal ID documents and Consular ID
formats for each U.S. state, Canadian province, cards that are used as personal identification.
and U.S. and Canadian territory. This includes Note: Rare or specialized forms ofiD, such as
the current license format being issued as well tribal ID cards, restricted use licenses, and
as previously issued formats that are still valid. school bus licenses, are not included. On some
Licenses are shown in full-color and actual licenses, certain details (such as the commis-
size. Also included are U.S. and Canadian sioner's signature) may change.
How to Use This Guide
Compare a document you need to authenticate to details provided in the Guide:
Description:
Physical characteristics NORTH CAROLINA
appearance of the license,
Description: Current license has a waterproof inside right frame edge; red logo, and photo
and back. Describes appearance coating. l11e front laminate has state outline, frame with white "Turns 21 on (date)'' outside
of corresponding commercial estdagtee soena l,b a''cNkC. "C aOnLd "re1s7e7m5b:'l eBs atrhcoe dsem antd atordp ryieglhlot wph boator iendsgidee, brliagcluk f"rTaumrne se d1g8 eo. n (date)" in
license, and any variations license but is marked "COMMERCIAL DRI· Validation: Current: Laser-etched text; over-
among cards of the same format. gVrEapRh iLc ICovEeNrlSaEy "o inn fbrloanctk .a nPdri o2r 0l icense:
elanpgprianvge dg) haonsdt itmacatigle s d(aoten eo fc obliortrh, . oBneac kla shears-
back: amber "COMMERC IAL "NC" laser perforation (visible when backlit) at
Minor's license:----, CEN.SE" and amber left center. Prior: Ghost image; overlay with
Card orientation (vertical or the Wright Brothers Flyer with DOT logo on
either side, and "NCDMV" along the bottom;
horizontal); plus color, wording, microprinting.
and location of dates driver will Number: Current: 12 digits. Prior: I to 12
digits. All are unspaced, uncoded.
turn 18 and/or 21.
Term: As of OI/01/07, 8 years for dtivers 18·
54; 5 years for 54 and older. Before that, ti rst
Validation:·---------" license expires when age is divisible by 5 (may
Security features (such as micro- be for 7 or 8 years).
printing, laser engraving, and
UV) are clearly described. May
include other details , such as
commissioner's signature.
Number:
The state's system for assigning
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license numbers, such as alpha-
numeric sequence, number of
digits, and spacing. Personal
data, such as driver's date of CURRENT LICENSE;
birth or initials, may be VALID IN 2016"
encoded. Minor's in vertical format.
*Temporary paper license
Term: ________J (w~h photo) valid 20 days;
How long a driver 's license not valid for Identification.
owri lrle rneemwaailn. Mvaaliyd ianfctleurd ies suance 1-:t' ~TI.f't-10l li't Nf ... I.·.M..-
different terms for certain age .""',t0. U..f.l.l2..0.1.1
or demographic groups, and
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possible options for extension.
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Checking Driver's Licenses
Let the J.D. Checking Guide be your first line of defense when checking the details of a driver's
license or ID card. Here are some key elements to compare:
• Does the card's appearance (color, style, • Does the license number follow the config-
design, and special symbols) match what uration described in the Guide? Compare
you see in the Guide? A card in a different coded license numbers against the holder's
style may be outdated or counterfeit. birth date, name, and other personal data on
the license to spot any inconsistencies.
• If examining a Commercial Driver's
License (CDL) or minor's license, does it • Does the expiration date follow the term and
match the Guide's description? For exam- expiration rules shown in the Guide? (If the
ple, many minor's licenses are in vertical licensee is a member of the military, see
("sideways") format, and some CDLs have a Military Extension Policies on pp 94-95.)
different color headbar.
• Examine UV and other security features .
• Do the card material and laminate match Use a backlight, flashlight, or magnifying
what is described in the Guide? glass for close inspection of microprinting
or laser perforations. Make sure what you
• Are there signs of tampering? If the photo-
see on the license matches what is shown or
graph is altered, for instance, the forger may
described in the Guide.
apply an unauthorized lamination over it,
omitting a state seal or other key feature.
Definition of Terms
COL: Commercial Driver's License. Optical Variable Device/Ink (OVD/OVI):
Current License: License that is being issued by Security feature that changes color as card is
the licensing agency. tilted.
Enhanced Driver's License (EDL): Provides Photo Backdrop: The color behind the driver
proof of identity and citizenship; serves as a in a license photo.
passport alternative at certain U.S.land and sea Prior License: A previously issued license style
borders. that remains valid until the last of them expires
Ghost/Secondary Image: A smaller, generally or cannot be extended.
less clear copy of the holder's photo. REAL ID Act: U.S. federal law mandating
Head bar: The band across the top of some licens- security standards for driver's licenses and
es, usually color-coded by license type. ID cards.
Hologram: 3D image that appears to change Retroreflective: Surface on the laminate of a
when viewed from different angles. card that makes certain data beneath it view-
able only with a special viewer and from cer-
Kinegram: Security feature that shows different
tain angles.
images depending on viewing angle.
UV: Security image that reacts to ultraviolet light.
Laminate: A plastic film on a license that may
See O symbol; see also pp 71-76.
include security features.
Validation: Microprinting, holograms, UV inks,
Laser engraving: A process that adds photo-
seals, and other security features that indicate a
graphs , characters, and barcodes to driver's
correctly issued license.
licenses and ID cards. Can be viewed from a
certain angle and is discemable by touch. Vertical License: Document in "portrait"
Chemical or mechanical removal of a laser format, usually used for minor's licenses or
engraving damages the card. for ID cards.
Microprinting: Text too small to be read with the
naked eye.
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ALABAMA
Description: Rigid, plastic card with two "UNDER 21 UNTIL (date)" along left license
barcodes and a magnetic stripe on back. Star edge; graduated license adds red "UNDER 18
inside gold circle at upper left indicates license UNTIL (date)" below the under 21 statement.
issued on or after 6/04/13, and is compliant with Validation: State seal in UV ink, and state
REAL ID Act. Solid gold star at upper left indi- seal overlapping upper right photo corner.
cates license issued prior to 6/04/13, and is
materially compliant with REAL ID Act. Number: 7 or 8 digits unspaced, uncoded.
License may show out-of-state address. For Term : 4 years from original issue date, with
CDL, black "COMMERCIAL DRIVER LI- 60-day grace period. Expiration of licenses
CENSE." Director's name may vary. issued to foreign nationals is same as that of
Minor's license: Vertical format with, all in visa or immigration documents .
red, "DRIVER LICENSE," photo frame, and
CURRENT ID CARD; NONDRIVER IDENTIFICATION
VALID IN 2017
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Minor's in vertical format
*See text above for variation
in star at upper left. "FN"
before " DRIVER LICENSE"
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ALASKA
Description: Current license: Credit-card KA" on left side, "UNDER 21" on right side
style with holographic overlay with the state seal of laminate; "UNDER 21" or "U21" below
and snowflakes. 2D barcode, date 6f birth, photo.
restrictions, and endorsements on back. Prior Validation: Current license: Ghost image and
license: Lam inated plastic credit-card-style a clear, state-shaped window at lower right,
card; 2D barcode on back. For CDL, black microprinting ("STATE OF ALASKA") on
"COMMERCIAL LICENSE" for current front, and UV (see page 71). Prior license:
license; blue "COMMERCIAL DRIVER Ghost image; optical variable image of
LICENSE" in yellow bar for prior license. "ALASKA" and state flag across front;
May show out-of-state address . "ALASKA" repeats on left and right edges of
Minor's license: Current license: Vertical license.
format with black "UNDER 21 UNTIL (date)" Number: Up to 7 digits, unspaced, uncoded.
in yellow bar above photo. Prior license: Verti-
Term: Expires on birthday in 5th year after
cal format; white "UNDER 21 UNTIL (date)"
issuance.
in red bar above photo. Red vertical "ALAS-
PRIOR LICENSE;
VALID IN 2017
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Minor's in vertical format.
Female S'T' 140 lbs Blue Eyes
f ue D••• Class - D
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Minor's in vertical format.
*Alcohol-restricted license is
vertical with red "ALCOHOL
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ARIZONA
Description: Current license: Digitized credit "GRADUATED" is added to title of license for
card-style license with optical variable overlay. drivers under age 18. Fuchsia "Graduated Dri-
Back has barcode, magnetic stripe, 2D stripe ver License" on vertical format.
and driver class, endorsements and restrictions. Validation: Current license: Ghost image, with
Prior license: Durable cards with magnetic overlapping laser perforation in the shape of Ari-
stripe on back; 2D barcode on back of current zona. Raised tactile print in "date of birth" field.
license. May show out-of-state address. For UV feature. Prior license: "Grand Canyon
CDL, green "COMMERCIAL DRIVER LI- State" and state silhouette in holographic over-
CENSE" (current license); green "Commercial lay; state seal visible under UV light; micro-
Driver License" (prior license). As of 4/01/16, printing.
REAL ill-compliant licenses have yellow cir-
cle/star cutout, at upper right; otherwise, states Number: 1letter followed by 8 digits or Social
"Not for federal identification". Security number. Social Security number only if
formerly used and licensee requests it.
Minor's license: Current license: Graduated
license is in vertical format with red "UNDER Term: Valid until age 65 (formerly 60); then 5
21 UNTIL (date)" to right of photo. Prior years, expiring on birthday. 6-month extension
license: Vertical format with yellow "UNDER available if out of state for more than 30 days.
21" and white "Until (date)" to left of photo;
(Additional Arizona licenses on next page.) I II
CURRENT LICENSE;
VALID IN 2017* DRIVER UCENSE USA
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*Photo may be cropped, 2' ·JSEALMAPNLIE
with blue bars at top and ~ 123 MAIN ST . ,.
bottom edges. Signature ' ~fipemt, Az ilsoo'r
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VALID IN 2017* ARIZONA EDxapteir oesf Birth 071/10111/12908423
Driver License Issued 10/2512004
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Minor's in vertical format. PHOTO ONLY
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may be in yellow.
Class D
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Hair BN
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ARIZONA
Description: Top license: Durable card with of "GRAND CANYON STATE" and state seal
optical variable security feature and 2D bar- in state outline. Bottom license: State seal and
code on front; magnetic stripe on back. Bot- state silhouette next to or overlapping photo,
tom license: Encased in plastic. For CDL, and a roughened patch over birth date .
green "COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE"
Number: One character followed by 8 digits
for prior licenses. or Social Security number. Beginning October
Minor's license: Current license has photo 2000, Social Security number is used only if
on left, "UNDER 21" and date of 21st birthday licensee requests it.
in red to right of photo. Prior license has
Term: Valid until age 65, then 5 years, expir-
"UNDER 21 UNTIL (date)" above photo ing on birthday. A 6-month extension available
(may be a sticker).
if out of state for more than 30 days .
Validation: Top license: Holographic overlay
License 613654424 PRIOR LICENSE;
Issued 04/10/1996 VALID IN 2017*
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Eyes BL Height 5·07
DRIVER LICENSE Hair BN Weight 135
Birthdate 01/01/1969
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ARKANSAS
Description: Durable cards with security 14-16) has white map; both with red photo
overlay on front and 2D barcode on back. For frame and same under 18/21 notations.
CDL, current license has "COMMERCIAL Validation: Fine-line background; ghost
DRIVER'S LICENSE" and blue map enclosing image; driver's signature appears twice; wavy
white "CDL." As of 10/03116, licenses compli- lines, state seal, and flag in overlay; micro-
ant with REAL ID Act have gold circle/star printing; state outline repeats in UV ink (see
cutout near upper right; non-compliant license page 71). Overlay reversed on some earlier
states "NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICA- issues: curved lines across top, repeating seal
TION" in black above primary photo. and flag across remainder of card.
Minor's license: Vertical format; red photo Number: 9 digits, beginning with 9, then 7
frame with white "Under 21 until (date)" in red sequential digits, then a check digit.
bar below photo, and, if applicable, black
"Under 18 until (date)" in yellow bar above red Term: 8 years, expiring on birthday. Leamer 's
bar. Intermediate license (issued to drivers 16- license expires on 16th birthday; intermediate
18) has yellow map, learner's (issued to drivers license expires on 18th birthday; CDL, 4 years.
End-of-stay date for non-U.S. citizens/foreign
nationals.
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VALID IN 2017* Th<:< Natural State
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