New Security Features For Michigan Driver's License

If you've renewed your Michigan driver's license or Michigan state I.D. in the last month, you've noticed some changes.  In addition to a new look, Michigan I.D.s now feature several added security measures to help prevent fraud and tampering.  New features include:

• The state's Great Seal on the front viewable under black light.
• Tricolor image of a bridge on the front that appears and disappears when viewed from different angles.
• New two-dimensional bar code on the back with encoded information available for law enforcement use, in addition to the existing magnetic stripe and one-dimensional bar code.
• Card-holder's photo and date of birth also on the back viewable under black light.
• Laser-perforated word "MICH" on it.

Old I.D.s will be replaced as they come up for renewal.  This is the first update to the Michigan I.D. since 2003.