Sorry, the distinction was supposed to be that state level DMVs can't securely verify someone's identity. Although they are often frustrating to deal with, it'

Sorry, the distinction was supposed to be that state level DMVs can't securely verify someone's identity. Although they are often frustrating to deal with, it's the issue with fragmented administration that's the real problem with a DMV- each state decides the burden of proof before they give out an official "government issued ID" and most states are very lax- there is no way the DMV is Nevada is going to call up a county records office in Georgia to verify someone's birth information. A national system would be better at verifying identities.