WV Remains on Track to Carry Out Much-Debated Federal ID Law
West Virginia continues to issue new driver’s licenses that meet national standards adopted after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Deputy Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Steven Dale updated lawmakers on carrying out the federal Real ID law.
The DMV began the process with licenses up for renewal or applied for this year.
West Virginia’s 1.3 million drivers must renew their licenses every five years.
WV Driver’s License
“Not For Federal Identification”
Sample shown for citizens over age 21.
These are issued over the counter at all DMV
locations as of January 03, 2012.
Some lawmakers questioned why the new licenses are mailed out, given the nature of delivery service in mostly rural West Virginia.
Seventeen states so far refuse to carry out the law.
But after January 2013, only people from Real ID-compliant states can board commercial flights and enter federal buildings without additional security screenings.
WV Driver’s License for
“Federal Identification Use”
Sample shown for citizens over age 21.
These are applied for at all DMV locations, however
they arrive at the applicant’s address through UPS in
approximately 15 business days.
The DMV’s website explains the license requirements: Click H E R E
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