Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) vs. REAL ID – Bredemarket
Not like a REAL ID, which merely proves lawful presence in the USA, an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) additionally proves citizenship.
The catch? Solely sure states bordering Canada supply them.
Initially developed for each U.S. and Canadian use as a part of the Western Hemisphere Journey Initiative, as of Could 2025 EDLs are solely provided by the states of Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington. California thought-about issuing EDLs, however rejected the concept due to privateness issues surrounding the underlying RFID know-how.
No Canadian province affords EDLs any extra. The final province, Manitoba, discontinued them in 2022.
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