I’m looking for an offline, 2025 edition resource with specimen DL/ID and passport pages that map security features by jurisdiction (AAMVA version, UV/OVI, microprint, laser perforation) and note issuance/expiration cycles. Ideally comparable to the ID Checking Guide or Keesing, but portable, field-ready, and under $200. What are you using that’s consistently accurate and updated at least quarterly?
Been carrying the 2025 ID Checking Guide (U.S. & Canada) pocket edition; it’s around $50 and the specimen pages flag UV, microprint, and perforations well for field checks. It helped me catch a mismatched laser perf on a “new” CA DL last month — feels like bird‑watching for holograms. Small caveat: it doesn’t always spell out the AAMVA version, so I print the relevant tables from AAMVA’s DL/ID Card Design Standard for cross‑reference: Uh-oh...something's wrong here. - American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA.