A new type of driver’s license may make travel to and from Canada a lot easier for North Dakotans.
North Dakota lawmakers have introduced legislation for “enhanced drivers’ licenses” to be issued in the state. If the measure passes, residents would have the option of getting the new identification for a fee of $45, enabling them to leave their passports at home when visiting Canada.
Enhanced drivers’ licenses provide proof of both identity and U.S. citizenship. Each license contains radio frequency identification (RFID) that connects with a secure system to verify a person’s biographic and biometric data. The security features are approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
