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Sample Oregon Driver Licenses & ID Cards
Overview
This page provides information on and samples of Oregon Driver Licenses and ID Cards.
 
Use the links below to go directly to any section:
Interim Licenses & ID Cards
Interim cards are printed in black on gold paper. They hold the same data as the final card, including barcodes (readable with up-to-date software).
 
 
 
Driver Licenses & ID Cards
Cards Issued Starting Mid-2007
Centrally issued cards have had the same security features in place since 2004. The main differences are that the rainbow colored lines and laminate extend to the edges of the card, and the plastic is thinner but stronger.
 
 

Cards Issued 2004 - 2007
Cards issued over the counter from 2004 to 2007 added new security features. The last of
these will expire in mid-2015.
 
 

Cards Issued 1997 - 2004
The first generation of digital photo cards was issued from 1997 to 2004. The last of these will expire in 2012.
 
 
Cards for Minors
Cards held by minors bear age notices for alcohol and tobacco vendors. The notices are printed in the red border around the photo. Also, the minor's photo is placed on the right side of the card, instead of the left.
 
 
Types of Cards
Each card type has a different color bar which distinguishes it from the others. Examples include:
  • Driver licenses (blue bar)
  • ID cards (green bar)
  • Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL) (red bar)
Security Features
Oregon's Digital Driver License and ID Cards offer features that improve security and enhance fraud prevention. The security features include:
  • Tamper-resistant laminate with "Oregon" in print that varies in color from different viewing angles and glows under ultraviolet light;
  • Durable and tamper-resistant materials;
  • Small "ghost image" copy of card holder's photo;
  • Overlapping type and graphics, including image of state Capitol;
  • State of Oregon seal overlapping card holder's photo;
  • Bar-coded information on back; and
  • Digitized signature on back.
Related Information
Additional information that may be relevant includes:
 
Page updated: October 23, 2009

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