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Federal regulations for Real ID

Federal regulations and guidance require states to manage and retain specific data fields for both physical cards and interoperable mobile driver’s licenses

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Jan 21, 2026
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Which U.S. states currently issue Enhanced Driver’s Licenses or Enhanced IDs and how do their application requirements differ?

Five U.S. states currently issue (EDLs) or Enhanced IDs (EIDs): , , , and , and those cards are accepted by federal agencies for travel and purposes (; ) . While the core purpose—proof of identity and...