That's funny because my NH resident permit is a crappy oversized piece of paper. It only cost $10, but I would happily pay another few bucks for a plastic card. It is probably different because the resident permit is just issued by the local police chief.Yes my Oregon one has a picture and is printed on a card just like a drivers license. I now live in WA just didn't change my profile on here yet. But I still have CHL's for both states. My new Hampshire one is also on a drivers license card, but does not have a picture.