This table lists state laws that provide for the issuance of driver’s licenses or cards to otherwise-eligible state residents without restricting access on the basis of their immigration status. The laws are listed by state, bill number, date signed, and effective date. A description of each law, including its license eligibility requirements, is provided.
View TableProtecting State Driver’s License Information
Jul 1, 2023 This resource discusses the importance of protecting drivers’ data and other information. It includes steps that some states have taken and advocates can pursue to protect confidential information provided to their DMVs. Originally published...
State Laws Providing Access to Driver’s Licenses or Cards, Regardless of Immigration Status (Table)
Jun 1, 2024 This table lists state laws that provide for the issuance of driver’s licenses or cards to otherwise-eligible state residents without restricting access on the basis of their immigration status. Originally published in May...
FAQ: Mobile Driver’s Licenses and the Costs To Privacy, Safety, and Security
Jan 23, 2024 A digital or mobile driver’s license (mDL) is a version of a driver’s license that is stored on a smartphone, similar to how a credit card is stored on a mobile wallet. This FAQ answers various questions, including how mDLs work, potential...
How California Driver’s License Records Are Shared with the Department of Homeland Security
Dec 16, 2018 Information from documents obtained under Public Records Act Requests to the California Department of Justice and the California Department of Motor Vehicles.