2D barcode on the back of the card protects citizens’ information.A ghosted second portrait appears on the lower right hand side of the card.Ultraviolet sensitive inks embedded into the back of the card and reveal cardholder’s duplicated photo and date of birth.Laser-perforated design: the outline of Illinois is embedded into the card stock and visible only when the document is held up to a light source.Background images featuring the Illinois State Seal and a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.Detailed fine-line graphic background: a pre-printed background design with many lines and colors makes the documents difficult to accurately reproduce.
Although not completely compliant with the federal REAL ID act, the new design does boast a number of upgraded security features that were added to reduce potential identity theft and unlawful license duplication. Last week, the state of Illinois released a newly designed driver’s license and identification (ID) card.
