Both a black star and a gold star on a driver’s license or state ID card indicate that the card is REAL ID compliant. The star, regardless of color, signifies that the card meets the minimum security standards required by the REAL ID Act for travel and accessing federal facilities.
The difference in color (black or gold) of the star on a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card is due to design choices made by each state, not a requirement of the REAL ID Act itself. While the star signifies REAL ID compliance, the specific color can vary. Some states may have switched from gold to black stars as part of design updates, but both colors are equally valid indicators of compliance
상관없다네요. 주마다 디자인을 다르게 해서라네요. 만일 같은 주 ID인데 색이 다르면 그냥 두종류 다 선택한거 아닐까요?
In Arizona, both gold and black stars on a driver’s license or ID indicate a REAL ID compliant credential. The specific color (gold or black) is determined by when the license or ID was issued, with those issued since 2023 having a black star.
