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Law Enforcement uses a "computer" called NCIC which the license is checked through. If the information matches there is a good chance the license is good. There are also hard to duplicate security features in every state's licenses which make manufacturing licenses difficult.

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Q: How can a police officer verify if the driver's license is genuine or not?
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