Signature came out too thick

Can you post a pic? Hard to say without seeing it

Yeah, I get what you mean about the whole thick signature thing — it can be pretty annoying when you’re trying to match those fine, crisp lines you see on a real DL or state ID. But honestly, you’re right that real IDs vary a ton too. Some DMVs use ballpoint pens that leave spots, others use those sticky gel pens, and sometimes the laminate even smears the ink slightly during the sealing process. So unless your signature looks like a permanent marker blob that’s bleeding into the blank area or it’s so thick the text underneath is unreadable, I wouldn’t lose sleep over it.

But honestly, if you’re still having trouble with the thickness, here's what I've found helps. First off, check your printer settings — are you printing at high quality with a glossy paper setting? That can over-ink the signature area because the printer dumps more ink thinking it’s a photo. Try switching to “plain paper” or “normal” quality and see if the signature lines look thinner. Also, make sure the signature file itself isn’t drawn too thick — if it’s a PNG or JPEG, reduce the brush stroke size in your editing software before printing. And another common culprit is the material — if your card stock or PVC has a super smooth surface, the ink sits on top rather than absorbing, causing it to spread. A quick fix is to let the print dry fully — like 5 to 10 minutes — before laminating or applying any overlay, so the ink doesn’t bleed under pressure.

Next time try signing with a thinner pen or use a stylus on a tablet for cleaner lines