The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces new driver license and identification (ID) cards with updated security features. The new cards debut June 5 with …
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces new driver license and identification (ID) cards with updated security features. The new cards debut June 5 with new design elements built within the cards to make them more resistant to fraud.
“Wisconsin DMV continues to stay on the leading edge of technology by incorporating the next generation of updated security features into our driver licenses and ID cards,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “Our residents can be proud of the modernized new cards and also the efforts DMV takes to secure their credentials.”
The new cards feature:
The upgraded security features will be available on regular and REAL ID cards. The fee remains the same.
“The first thing you notice is Wisconsin’s cards are even more attractive and the images celebrate the state. But built within the beautiful images and manufacturing process are layers of security features designed to protect card users and businesses who rely on their validity,” DMV Administrator Kristina Boardman said.
The laser-engraved version currently in circulation debuted in September 2015. These will remain valid until their expiration date. Cards with the new features will be issued upon renewal, replacement or first issuance. There is no requirement to get a new card but customers may replace their card with the latest features by ordering a replacement (wisconsindmv.gov/Dreplace).
Wisconsin DMV stats
Number of driver licenses – 4.4 million
Number of ID cards – 637,000
Number of DMV service centers statewide – 80
In-person transactions (90% completed in under 20 minutes) – 2.1 million
Real ID statistics
Total number of WI driver license/ID holders – 4,820,919
Total number of WI Real ID driver license/ID holders – 2,799,788
Total number of WI non-compliant driver license/IDs – 2,021, 131
WI Real ID compliant percentage – 58.08%
WI non-compliant percentage – 41.92%
More DMV and WisDOT statistics are available at https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/statistics/general.aspx
Submitted by Wisconsin DMV