Effective Monday, July 17, 2023, the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) will begin issuing a redesigned driver's license and identification card, incorporating iconic DC landmarks and imagery. Customers will continue to receive a temporary paper license or identification card that is valid for 45 days and the new credential will be mailed to the customer within 10-15 business days from issuance.This new design, along with the current central issuance process, incorporates updated security features to reduce fraud attempts.

A few of the security features on this new card design are noted below: