What burdens would it impose on state governments?
Real ID would significantly strain state governments. Among the most significant burdens: * It would require the states to remake their driver s licenses, restructure many of their computer databases and other systems, create an extensive new document-storage system, and considerably expanded their security measures. * It would require the states to set up an interstate data-sharing network, which would also require complex administrative, technical, and security measures. * It includes a devilishly difficult mandate that states verify the issuance, validity and completeness of every birth certificate, immigration document, utility bill, and any other document presented at DMVs as part of an application for a Real ID card. * Yet, it leaves the DMVs with no way to compel utility companies or other document issuers to cooperate with that verification. * It would require states to expand their DMV payrolls, initiate or expand employee training in such areas as security, document verificat
Real ID would significantly strain state governments. Among the most significant burdens: • It would require the states to remake their driver’s licenses, restructure many of their computer databases and other systems, create an extensive new document-storage system, and considerably expanded their security measures. • It would require the states to set up an interstate data-sharing network, which would also require complex administrative, technical, and security measures. • It includes a devilishly difficult mandate that states verify the “issuance, validity and completeness” of every birth certificate, immigration document, utility bill, and any other document presented at DMVs as part of an application for a Real ID card. • Yet, it leaves the DMVs with no way to compel utility companies or other document issuers to cooperate with that verification. • It would require states to expand their DMV payrolls, initiate or expand employee training in such areas as security, document verific
