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Driver License (DL) and Identification (ID) Card Information

The ID card looks like a driver license (DL) but is used for identification purposes only. A regular ID card is valid for six (6) birthdates from the date of application, and a senior citizen ID card is valid for eight (8) birthdates from the date of application. To qualify for a senior citizen ID card, you must be age 62 or older.