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REAL ID enforcement

The enforcement of the REAL ID Act and its impact on the issuance of driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

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Jan 28, 2026
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Which U.S. states issue driver’s licenses without requiring proof of lawful presence, and how do those licenses differ from enhanced or Real ID credentials?

A cohort of states and issue to people who cannot or do not show proof of lawful presence; federal rules allow states to continue issuing such “standard” or non‑REAL ID cards while marking compliant c...

Jan 28, 2026
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How do Enhanced Driver’s License fees and issuance timelines compare across Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington?

(EDLs) are federally recognized ID documents that states issue to certify both identity and citizenship . and are tightening verification and may lengthen issuance timelines in many states . Concrete ...

Jan 25, 2026
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can i get a us passport for identification purposes even if i am not planning a trip abrad

—either the passport book or the passport card—can legally serve as a general-purpose, government-issued photo identification and is explicitly accepted by federal agencies (including ) as an alternat...

Feb 7, 2026

How do 'drive‑only' or marked licenses differ from REAL ID licenses in design and federal use?

States issue two broad kinds of credentials: ‑compliant cards, marked with a star or similar symbol and issued after in‑person identity and document verification, and non‑compliant “drive‑only” or fed...

Jan 21, 2026

can I make a Wisconsin digital id?

does not currently offer a state‑issued “mobile” or phone‑native digital driver license/ID that can be created and used from a smartphone; instead, residents can register a MyWisconsin ID account to a...