Issue Secure Identity (ID) Credentials

Instant ID Card Printer

Whether you’re delivering employee IDs, student badges, membership cards, or high-assurance credentials, Entrust Instant ID Issuance solutions help you issue secure cards quickly and confidently – with integrated software, printers, and supplies built for trusted credential programs. Compare direct‑to‑card and retransfer ID card printers for every issuance environment.

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Secure on demand ID card printing

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Help protect ID-holder data

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Simplify credential design

Benefits of Instant ID Issuance Solutions

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Simple

Streamline ID issuance and deliver secure ID card printing with intuitive software, fast setup, and easy-to-use design tools for creating secure credentials.

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Smart

Connect credential issuance with access control systems, vendor ecosystems, and modular features such as lamination or tactile impression.

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Secure

Help protect credentials and badge-holder data with secure boot, end-to-end encryption, and built-in safeguards designed to reinforce system security.

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ID Card Software

Entrust Instant ID software helps teams design, personalize, and issue secure ID credentials through intuitive tools that simplify everyday card program management. Create professional card designs, connect to issuance workflows, and support consistent credential production across users, locations, and printer environments.

Use the free Entrust Virtual Credential Builder to create virtual IDs and explore how different security features, design elements, and credential options come together. Add, remove, and preview features before moving from card concept to production. Experience instant access to secure ID card printing.

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Instant ID Issuance Across Industries

Education

Issue student, faculty, and staff IDs quickly while supporting campus access, services, and everyday credential needs.

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Enterprise

Equip employees, contractors, and visitors with secure credentials that support physical access and workplace operations.

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Healthcare

Issue staff, visitor, and contractor badges that help support identity, access, and safety across complex care environments.

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Instant ID Card Printers

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Issuance Systems

Sigma DS1 Direct-to-Card Printer


Sigma DS1 easily issues single sided secure ID cards, which gives you the ability to quickly issue the most secure identities in the world.
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Issuance Systems

Sigma DS2 Direct-to-Card Printer


Experience efficient ID card printing with the Entrust Sigma DS2 printer. Direct-to-card printer offers with inline magnetic stripe and smart card encoding.
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Issuance Systems

Sigma DS3 Direct-to-Card Printer


Unlock seamless ID card issuance with the Entrust Sigma DS3 Printer. It offers speed, HQ results, and efficient and secure ID card production.
Sigma DSE Direct-to-Card Printer
Issuance Systems

​​Sigma DSE Direct-to-Card Printer ​


​​Experience essential ID card printing with the Entrust Sigma DSE printer. This direct-to-card printer offers Sigma line excellence in a streamlined industrial casing.​
Gartner Magic Quadrant for IDV

The Global Banking & Finance Awards 2025 honored Entrust as the Best Card Issuance Technology Provider across the Middle East, North America, Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America, and Europe.

Demo

Discover ultra high-resolution, modularity, and enhanced security, from government IDs to workforce, healthcare, and education credentials.

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Instant ID Card Issuance Case Study

When the Ghanaian Government wanted to enroll citizens in a national ID program and issue millions of IDs instantly, they turned to Entrust. We helped them achieve their goals and minimize travel time and security risks for Ghanaian citizens.

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