Drivers obtaining or renewing their licenses will get a “uniquely D.C.” design with upgraded security starting on July 17.
D.C. driver's licenses have a new look.
The "uniquely D.C." design with a security upgrade will be available to drivers renewing their license in the District starting on July 17, the DC Department of Motor Vehicles said in a release.
“The new design features vibrant colors, cherry blossoms, the Wood Thrush bird and the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, " DMV Director Gabriel Robinson said. "Even while expanding design options, we are strengthening security.”
The new design was created in partnership with the Thales Group, a cybersecurity and data protection company. It aims to protect residents from identity theft with a new multiple laser image that's difficult for counterfeiters to replicate.
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Another noticeable difference is the license mockup does not appear to include weight.
The licenses previously issued featured a light pink cherry blossom design with a blue sky.
To obtain or renew a driver's license residents can go in person at a DMV location and will receive the new ID within 10-15 days by mail starting on July 17. REAL ID licenses can be renewed online at dmv.dc.gov.
The previous license will remain valid until its expiration date.
