Printed personalization
Compatible printers apply variable text and images to a prepared card surface or transfer layer.
Laser personalization
Qualified lasers create data within responsive polycarbonate layers and can support multi-layer image concepts.
Electronic personalization
Authorized issuance systems encode chips or contactless components according to the application and data-governance requirements.
Scope note
This guide covers legitimate material selection and credential manufacturing principles. It does not describe how to copy or bypass the security of any real government credential.
Related materials and technologies
Continue with driver license card materials, overlay films, the security features overview, or the security technology library.