Over the years, authorities across the nation have tried many tactics to combat fake drivers' licenses and identification cards.
Holograms, water marks, dual photos, special materials, engraving and bar-coding have all been duplicated by sophisticated counterfeiters.
The first step is always to know what the authentic identification should look like, and the telltale signs of a counterfeit.
New York drivers will have the option of an enhanced driver's license to comply with stricter travel requirements adopted after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
The new licenses will contain an identifying computer chip and can be used instead of a passport at U.S. land and sea border crossings between Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Passports will still be needed for international air travel.
This is an authentic new style New York State Drivers' License and some features to check authenticity on the new New York Drivers' License.
An example of an enhanced driver's license to comply with stricter federal travel requirements.
The new licenses contain an identifying computer chip and can be used instead of a passport at U.S. land and sea border crossings.
An example of an current New York State Drivers' License.
A sample of an authentic New York State Identification Card.
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