Thales has secured a second consecutive contract in the state of Alaska to issue driver licenses and ID cards with laser-engraved, polycarbonate card technology.
On behalf of the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), citizens will be issued with new translucent polycarbonate IDs to prove their identity. The partnership will extend for another 10 years to validate 225,000 more drivers and citizens’ identities annually.
Thales was appointed the chosen provider to use a leading-edge card format in the new IDs. This integrates a higher level of data security visibly distinguished with translucent windows and secure elements including the Thales Window Lock technology.
Protecting against counterfeiting, the technology imprints a “negative” secondary portrait within the card, making the card appear translucent when held up to light.
The ID cards are made from 100% polycarbonate, which cannot be visibility altered without damaging the card. The intricacies of design features, doubled up with security components, creates a limitless security design.
The Thales Cogent Multi Biometric System brandishes more security preventing identity fraud and theft, verifying each citizen enrolment. These new Alaska driver’s licenses and ID cards will become available in autumn of 2024 across all Alaska DMV sites.
“Thales’ proven expertise in document security and groundbreaking features align perfectly with our goal to safeguard Alaskans’ identities while delivering top-notch service,” said Lauren Whiteside, Division Operations Manager for the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. “This renewed partnership signifies a steadfast dedication to fortifying our credentials and protecting our citizens’ personal information against evolving threats.”
“Thales looks forward to this next chapter of our partnership with the State of Alaska for providing sophisticated driver’s license solutions,” said Tony Lo Brutto, Vice President for Thales Identity and Biometric Solutions in North America.
