Enhanced driver license/ID card (EDL/EID)

Enhanced driver licenses (EDLs) and enhanced ID cards (EIDs) securely denote identity and citizenship, and are acceptable alternatives to passports for re-entry to the U.S. at land and sea border crossings.

Background

We began issuing EDL/EIDs on January 22, 2008. To learn more about the history of our border crossing program, please see Washington State Border Crossing Initiative.

Resources

When using these materials, you agree not to alter them without our permission and to meet our Conditions of use.

Brochures and posters

To order EDL/EID posters and brochures, email us and include all of the following information with your request:

• Organization name
• Contact name and phone number
• Quantity of posters or brochures you need
• Mailing address (not a PO box)
• Where the materials will be displayed or distributed

Articles

• By Land or By Sea, Use Enhanced ID!

Fact sheets

• Enhanced Driver License and Identification Card
• What documents do I need to get my EDL/EID?
• Security and Privacy Protection
• What is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)?
• Biometrics and facial recognition:
  • English: We’re using facial recognition to protect your identity
  • Español: Estamos utilizando tecnología de reconocimiento facial para proteger su identidad
• Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Land and Sea Questions and Answers (Department of Homeland Security)

Advertisements

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	For the web: Horizontal (728 x 90) Vertical (160 x 600) Square (300 x 250)	http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/edl.html
	For print: 2.5" x 2.5" (300 dpi)	Not applicable