In Maine, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said the state has not opted in for the program. It's unlikely to come back up immediately, he said, because of the upfront costs.

"We'll be watching with interest to see how it works in other states," Dunlap said.

Implementing the program in Vermont will cost about $2 million, although the extra costs are expected to be recovered within two years through the extra fee, Rutledge said.

At first, Vermont's enhanced licenses will only be available at the DMV's central office in Montpelier, Rutledge said.

People seeking the licenses will need identity documents such as a birth certificate, Social Security card or a passport. They will have to complete a special form and have an interview with a specially training Motor Vehicle employee, Rutledge said.

The Motor Vehicle office in Montpelier has been modified to add private areas for the interviews; employees who will conduct the interviews had to go through special security checks.