North Carolina could join other states in authorizing the driver's license or digital identification (ID) card if the General Assembly passes a bill that has bipartisan support.
HB 199 proposal “DMV Proposed Legislative Changes-AB“would allow the State Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) to issue digital driver's licenses that could be displayed on a mobile device. Additionally, the original House bill, introduced in February 2023, makes other changes to North Carolina transportation laws.
After obtaining a favorable report from the state Senate Transportation Committee, the HB 199 It will continue its way to the Judiciary, Bails and Rules and Operations committees before arriving at the plenary session of the state Upper House.
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Which states authorize a digital driver's license in 2024
The 10 states that currently issue digital driver's licenses in the United States are:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Florida St
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- Utah
What other changes does HB 199 propose?
The bill also includes other changes, such as repealing the requirement to replace license plates every seven years, extending the duration of temporary plates from 30 to 60 days, and requiring the DMV to implement a print-on-demand system to issue license plates. temporary plates.
Additionally, increases the penalty for violations involving temporary license plates from Class 3 misdemeanors to Class 1 felonies, requires NCDMV to study the use of alternative license plate materials, increases the processing fee for out-of-state drivers from $10 to $20, and raises the fee for printing certain records and insurance from $1 to $5.
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