DMV to change license issuance

WAKE COUNTY (WTVD) -- The Division of Motor Vehicles will have a new method to issue driver's licenses.

Instead of issuing new licenses in a matter of minutes, the DMV wants to issue new cards from a central office.

Motorists will continue to visit a local DMV office, take tests and get a photo. But drivers will only receive a temporary paper license valid for 20 days.

With the new process, DMV employees will scrutinize identification data before licenses are mailed to the recipient. Most customers should then receive a license in about a week.

Officials say they believe it'll help fight identity theft and fraud by verifying records.

Federal authorities say North Carolina is one of the easiest places for illegals to get a license.

On Monday, several offices in Wake County will only be open half the day to prepare for a new process.

The General Assembly approved the central-issuing system in 2006.

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