Michigan Reissuing Misprinted Enhanced IDs: What Affected Residents Should Do

Michigan Department of State officials say about 8,200 enhanced driver's licenses and state IDs are being corrected after a vendor printing error.

Officials said affected cards included a stock photo and an incorrect date of birth rather than the cardholder's information. The cards were printed Aug. 26 and began arriving in early September.

Corrected cards are being mailed

The state says affected customers do not need to take action to receive a corrected card. Corrected credentials have been mailed. Residents who need documentation while waiting can print a temporary license or ID online or visit a Secretary of State office.

For Battle Creek and Calhoun County residents, the practical step is to review the card immediately after it arrives. If the photo or date of birth is wrong, use the Michigan Secretary of State website for current instructions.

Enhanced ID travel context

An enhanced Michigan license or ID can be used for land or sea re-entry from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. The state says a valid, unexpired older card can still be used for travel while a corrected card is on the way.

Readers can schedule or manage an office visit through the official state site. Never send personal information in response to an unsolicited text, email or QR code claiming to fix an ID.

Questions You Might Have

Q: Do I need to request a corrected card?
A: State officials say corrected cards are being mailed to affected customers.

Q: What can I use while waiting?
A: Print a temporary credential online or at a branch office.

Q: Is an enhanced ID REAL ID-compliant?
A: Yes. Michigan says enhanced licenses and IDs are automatically REAL ID-compliant.