Computer hardware, software and networks along with other equipment such as digital cameras, biometric collection devices, and processes for the creation and use of a computer chip based identification card for the storage of electronic data. The goods also incorporate the policies and procedures for identification of the applicant, the collection of applicant data, the issuance of a polycarbonate card with a microchip, and the process of use of the polycarbonate card for identification and authentication of the applicant upon issuance. More specifically the polycarbonate card will be issued on behalf of state motor vehicle administrations and used in general commerce for real time electronic identification and authentication