From the 1st of May, the design of Virginia driver’s licenses will change. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) said on the 24th, “The new driver’s license aims to strengthen security features to prevent counterfeiting and show the symbolism of Virginia beautifully.” he said.
The new driver’s license is centered around the interior of the rotunda of the Virginia State Capitol, with images of Virginia’s official flower, the American Dogwood, and Virginia’s official insect, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly. was added to highlight the symbolism of Virginia. In particular, the butterfly shape is drawn blurry next to the photo, so it is difficult to see, but it is designed to be visible when the driver’s license is slightly moved.
The color of the driver’s license is in two colors, bright blue, and light green, and those under the age of 21 will be issued a vertical driver’s license as they are now.
If your current driver’s license has not expired you don’t have to get a new driver’s license, you will be issued the updated license at your renewal.