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An approved change in Florida could modify the way millions of people prove their identity behind the wheel. The new regulation establishes that driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by the state will include a visible mark that will make it possible to distinguish whether the holder is a U.S. citizen or not.
The measure will begin to take effect as of January 1, 2027 and will affect both new issuances and renewals of documents carried out by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Licenses are changing: they will mark everyone who cannot prove they are legal citizens
The new law provides that all driver’s licenses and identification cards issued or renewed in Florida must visibly indicate the holder’s citizenship status. According to the regulation:
- U.S. citizens will keep a standard ID.
- Non-citizens will have a special mark with the letters “NC” (Non-Citizen).
The stated goal is to make it easier to identify immigration status during certain administrative and enforcement procedures.
The Government will no longer issue licenses to illegal foreigners
People who renew or apply for a license after January 1, 2027 must present the corresponding documentation to prove:
- U.S. citizenship, or
- Legal immigration status that authorizes the issuance of the document