As a law that requires states to issue more secure driver licenses to allow residents to board planes and enter federal buildings, REAL ID is not the solution for identification. It was estimated that REAL ID would cost states $11 billion for a solution that does not fix the foundation of identification in our nation because it relies on verifying documents.1 Driver licenses were never meant to identify residents. The need for REAL ID exists, but the framework and investment is beyond the reach of current budgets.
PID becomes the core of identification and the secure breeder credential needed to obtain program and agency services, verify employment, issue credentials in the event of a disaster and is the form of identification used by all residents. PID provides states and commonwealths a more economical and strategic solution for REAL ID. PID is matched across various industries and states to confirm each resident's unique identity. PID eliminates the need to overhaul existing systems and processes, saving states millions of dollars.
Eliminate REAL ID Obstacles
Issuing PID enables states to eliminate obstacles for REAL ID compliance and replace the failing system with a more cost-effective and robust solution. PID enables states to utilize a higher standard of identification that is more secure and separate from a driver's license. State government can regain control and confidence in issuing driver licenses to residents while raising the bar for federal identification policies.
- Privacy Guaranteed. Utilizing one identification credential that is biometrically-linked guarantees privacy for residents.
- Cost-Effective Infrastructure. PID eliminates the need to overhaul existing systems and processes to issue driver licenses.
- High Level Credential. PID is a breeder identification credential that stops the cycle of broken identity verification.
- Uniquely Identify Residents. A biometric-enabled PID allows real-time verification of the cardholder.
- Enhance Verification. Utilizing a biometric identifier enhances identity verification in other state agencies and programs.
Source: The Real ID Act: National Impact Analysis. National Governors Association, National Conference of State Legislatures and American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, September 2006.
