Driver’s License/Identification Card Security Feature Frequently Asked Questions1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.1. Why is PennDOT adding this new security feature?PennDOT remains vigilant in taking proactive measures to mitigate fraud, such as identify theft, by introducing a new, state of the art security element to Pennsylvania Driver’s Licenses and Identification Cards.2. What does it look like?The new security features uses “PA” which sits inside the Keystone symbol that is surrounded by a circle. To view a sample driver’s license with the new security feature, visit PennDOT’s.3. Where is the new security feature on driver’s license/identification cards?The new security feature includes two symbols that are placed over both photo images on the driver’s license and identification card.4. What is so unique about the new element?The new security feature combines several holographic techniques to design and render a simple, striking effect of a black & white switching hologram at high resolution.
The black & white areas reverse when viewing angle is changed by 90°, and the reversing effect works in bright, moderate and low-light environments.5. What makes the new security feature work?.Traditional holograms are designed to diffract light like a prism, resulting in a color rainbow effect It is uniquely designed to reflect rather than diffract light, resulting in a colorless hologram.In addition, it is designed to switch it’s positive and negative elements when the viewing angle is rotated 90°.6.
ONLINE ID CHECKING GUIDE (U.S. & CANADA)Checking driver’s licenses from your own state may be easy enough, but when it comes to out-of-state licenses,odds are against your catching frauds unless you have the latest I.D. Checking Guide, U.S. & Canada Edition.Now the well-known printed version is available online. This subscription service is available to governmentagencies and companies networking 20 locations or more. This online drivers license and ID check service contains all of the images andtext included in the printed I.D. Checking Guide, U.S.
& Canada Edition.It is as clear and easy to use as the printed Guide, and follows the same format. For further information, please:Docutector(online database including worldwide documentsand security features)Determining the authenticity of a document requires reference to the security features confirming that document’sphysical characteristics. This requires forensic photos of each document sample, showing the important security featuresembedded in that ID.DOCUtector was created as a controlled-access, online database to provide this in-depth visual information to governmentagencies and appropriate commercial entities.The DOCUtector subscription service is an online ID and driver's license check reference with the widest possible ID document coverage(more than 6000 security images of 1200 different ID document formats worldwide).Security features are pictured for all U.S. And Canadian ID in every version (adult, minor, CDL, etc.),most worldwide driver’s licenses and ID cards, and U.S.
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Federal documents pertaining toimmigration, nonimmigration visas, military, etc.Proving the validity of a specific ID is aided by visual samples of the security features included on the validdocument, from UV features to holograms, OVDs, microprint, and more. Most of these features can thenbe confirmed on the ID in question by UV light, a magnifier, etc.DOCUtector is available by annual subscription, with the database continually updated.For cost and demonstration of the site to check ID online, please contact one of our representatives.