A biometric identification system that includes one or more identification devices or cards. Each identification card includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) element storing a first set of biometric information. A communication device operates to send and receive radio frequency signals to read the first set of biometric information from the identification device when they are proximal to each other but without insertion or physical contact. A biometric reader is provided that reads a second set of biometric information from an individual presenting the identification card. A comparison mechanism compares the first and second sets of biometric information to determine if the two sets are a match. When no match is found, a flag mechanism modifies a value of a flag in the RFID element of the identification device. An update mechanism determines when the match exceeds an accuracy limit and updates biometric information on the identification device wirelessly.