IDEMIA Public Security to Launch New State Driver's Licenses and IDs with Innovative Design for California in Partnership with the California Department of Motor Vehicles

As the nation's leading producer of physical security driver's licenses, IDEMIA's driver's licenses and state ID cards bring innovation and security to the State of California.

RESTON, Va., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA Public Security North America, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, is proud to announce that it has begun issuing all Driver's Licenses (DLs) and Identification Cards (IDs), featuring a secure and innovative design, for the State of California.

Developed in collaboration with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, the new card design offers enhanced protection against tampering and counterfeiting, ensuring full compliance with industry standards. It incorporates advanced technologies, including a digital signature and other cutting-edge security features, making it one of the most secure licenses in the country. In addition to its robust security, the card features a distinctive design that celebrates California's natural beauty, highlighting the coastline, majestic redwood trees, and vibrant poppies.

"Partnering with the State of California to deliver this new driver's license design is a milestone we're proud of. It's not just about aesthetics; it's about raising the bar on security and trust. We've built this solution to meet the highest standards in identity protection, and we're committed to bringing that same level of innovation and reliability to all our state partners," said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.

IDEMIA Public Security's state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards are carefully designed and distributed with security at the forefront:

• Color and black & white card designs that meet AAMVA and REAL ID standards
• Market-leading quality and durability, providing a 10-year card life with proprietary security features
• Card structures resist attack and show evidence of tampering if alteration is attempted

IDEMIA Civil Identity, a business unit within IDEMIA Public Security North America, is the nation's leading producer of physical security driver's licenses and secure mobile IDs. To learn more about IDEMIA's market-leading DMV solutions, click here. To learn more about IDEMIA's physical driver's licenses and IDs, click here.

About IDEMIA Group

IDEMIA Group is a global technology leader with more than 12,500 employees worldwide. Its two market-leading divisions deliver mission-critical solutions that simplify and secure interactions in the physical and digital realms: 

• IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is the leading technology provider making it safer and easier to pay and connect. With unmatched expertise in cryptography and credential issuance, IST is trusted by over 2000 financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers worldwide. Every day, IST secures billions of essential transactions, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and convenience. 

• IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) is a trusted provider of government-grade and secure biometric-based solutions for 600 government, state and federal agencies. With decades of experience in biometric technologies, IPS enables safer, frictionless and fairer ways to secure travel, access and citizen protection. 

For more information, please visit www.idemia.com. 

Media contact:
Genevieve de Vera
IDEMIA Public Security 
(978) 808-7047
[email protected]

SOURCE IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC