> they're deterministically generated from basic personal information
This used to be true, including in my state (Washington), but as of the last few years, I believe all states upon renewal of licenses now give you a non-deterministic license number.
My last name is soundex-encoded as the first 4 of my Illinois license, issued 18 months ago, but I don't recognize anything deterministic about the last 8
This used to be true, including in my state (Washington), but as of the last few years, I believe all states upon renewal of licenses now give you a non-deterministic license number.