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For the past year, people renewing their driver’s licenses or state ID cards have received a new number. And that could cause problems for voters in next year’s elections.
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — If you've recently obtained a new driver's license in Florida, you may want to pause and take a closer look. Newly-issued driver’s licenses have been assigned a different combination of numbers, and this change could have significant implications for future voters.
Under a new policy, renewal or replacement Florida driver's licenses now get a new, randomized ID number to help prevent fraud and identity theft. That ID might not match the one on your voter registration.
Licenses issued from July 31, 2024, onward include updated combination numbers, which may have implications for future voters.
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