Ohio, as of May 2023, does not currently have a mobile driver’s license available to its residents. Apple is making its mark in the mobile identification realm in which users can add their digital ID to their Apple Wallet, making it easily accessible. States already participating in the mobile driver’s license program with Apple include Arizona, Maryland, and Colorado. Ohio is committed to implementing this feature, but it is unclear when the feature will be supported in the state.
Arizonans can currently use their mobile ID in the Apple Wallet to go through airport security at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It is unclear currently whether or not this mobile ID feature would be allowed in the Ohio airport. More information will hopefully soon be released on when this mobile driver’s license feature will be available for the residents of Ohio.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is slowly in the process of developing a mobile driver’s license. A mobile driver’s license is just that – a digitized version of your physical driver’s license available on your smartphone. In PA, this mDL would be optional: according to PA local news, “the current bill reads that you would still need to have a physical copy of your license, but an app would give you the option to carry just the digital version.” Physical IDs will still be issued and will work the same.
Representative Dan Miller has been influenced by founding mobile ID state Louisiana when it released its LA Wallet app for residents. Since then, more states have released mDL apps, allowing for more influence for PA’s app. States such as Louisiana, Maryland, and Arizona have already launched electronic IDs. States such as Hawaii, Kentucky, and Virginia are currently piloting platforms for mobile driver’s licenses.
Representative Miller has been working toward passing a bill with Congress for years and does not plan to stop anytime soon: he hopes that mobile IDs can become law within the first six months of this year and that the mDL can come into fruition and be available for residents within the year after the law is passed. He sent a memo to fellow representatives, saying that he will re-introduce legislation regarding the option to download a mobile version of their driver’s licenses.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is interested in the mobile IDs and is working toward developing a software that can be used by all residents. It is unclear whether the mobile ID would be kept in one’s Apple Wallet or if it would be a separately downloaded app. Louisiana has its own app dedicated to mDLs, whereas Connecticut mDLs are offered through the Apple Wallet. So, both ways are possible; it is just up to PennDOT as to which suits them better.
Which states currently offer a mobile driver’s license (mDL)
Several states have created proprietary applications by local developers or global technology companies such as Thales. However, many are working with Apple to integrate IDs into Apple Wallet. You can view our full library of mobile driver’s license data by state on our mDL Library site.
Apple Wallet Mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDLs)
Currently, four states offer Apple Wallet integration for mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) – Arizona, Maryland, Georgia, and Colorado.
Iowa, Kentucky, Utah, and New York have announced plans to integrate their licenses via Apple Wallet.
To use the Apple Wallet app, you need an iPhone 8 or newer, and an Apple Watch Series 4 or newer. You must also have the latest iOS versions downloaded for both your phone and your watch, two-factor authentication must be on, and you must be signed in with your Apple ID with your location set.
During the setup process, you will be prompted to follow these steps:
Scan your physical driver’s license or state ID card.
Complete a series of facial and head movements. Apple’s mDL process will instruct the user to turn their head and open their mouth as part of their liveness check.
The information will be submitted to the state DMV for confirmation. This process can take several days.
If the state DMV cannot verify you digitally, they will send a physical post card to your mailing address with a code to verify your identity. This process can take 7-10 days.
The user will enter the custom code into an in-browser verification site to complete the process.
After you’ve downloaded the app and set up your account, the issuing state will verify the ID. Once the ID has been verified, it will be added to your Apple Wallet.
Apple Wallet mDLs use near field communication (NFC) protocols to send specific information for identity verification. A biometric tracker (either fingerprint or face-match) is required to open the ID.
State-Sponsored Or Custom-Built Applications
Several states offer their own apps to store your digital driver’s licenses.
Enter your license information and select “Add License” again.
The state auto-populates a photo of the front and back of your driver’s license.
Vaccine cards, Concealed Handgun Permits, and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Licenses can also be stored in the LA Wallet app.
Colorado: myColorado is the state of Colorado’s official mobile app. It is currently not compatible with other electronic wallets, including but not limited to Apple, Google, and Samsung.
Download the myColorado app from the iPhone app store or Google Play Store.
Create an account and give myColorado access to your camera.
Scan the back of your Colorado driver’s license or state ID.
Create a username and password.
Enable Touch/Face ID to log in quickly.
Tap Login, and enter your username and password. Allow notifications to stay up-to-date.
To create your Colorado Digital ID, tap CO Digital ID.
Colorado recently added mDLs via Apple Wallet, so the future of their MyColorado app is unclear.
Florida has partnered with identity verification firm Thales to create the Florida SmartID application; however, there have been questions around adoption of the ID as state agencies such as the police say that they do not accept the ID inside the Florida Smart Wallet app.
Key Trends in Digital Driver’s Licenses
While it’s still too early to leave your physical ID at home, the trend toward mDLs is ramping up. Just three years after the launch of the LA Wallet, more than 30% of Louisiana adults have downloaded and installed the application. TSA checkpoints at more than 20 airports accept mDLs from the Apple Wallet for airport access.
Preparing for the inevitability of mDLs is critical and includes the ability to scan any state ID, digital or physical. Contact one of our experts to ensure your business is ready for the wave of mobile IDs.
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Residents can now store and access their Mississippi mobile driver’s license or state ID on the MID app.
According to the app’s website, Mississippi mobile driver’s license app keeps user data secure and ensures privacy of personal information by only storing information with the state system of record and on the user’s device.
Digital ID app for Mississippi
“In today’s health-conscious environment, Mobile ID offers the convenience of a contactless method for verifying identity,” states the website. “By creating a direct line of communication with consumers, Mobile ID allows the DPS to push updates to information such as an address change or status update, so verifiers can be confident the identity they are accepting is authentic and up-to-date.”
According to Mississippi Mobile ID’s website, to be eligible for the app, you must fall under the following criteria:
“• You must have a valid and easily readable Mississippi driver license or state-issued photo ID card • You must own a smartphone o Minimum Phone Requirement: Android 7 and newer; iPhone 6 and newer (iOS 13 and newer) o Android 10-based EMUI 10 devices are NOT supported • You can’t use a jailbroken/rooted smartphone, so you can’t use a device where the software has been manipulated to remove restrictions and limitations placed there by the manufacturer.”
To obtain a Mississippi mobile driver’s license, you must first download the Mississippi Mobile ID app. After downloading, you should register your phone number. Next, you should scan your ID so that it may display on the app. After that, take a selfie to authenticate yourself. After taking a selfie, you may now set up the app security by creating a six digital pin for login purposes.
Mobile ID Security
Officials with the Department of Public Safety say residents’ information is secure and can only be accessed with their fingerprint or face ID. The app cannot be used when stopped by law enforcement or boarding a plane.
Opinions are varied on the new app, with some liking the idea of having less items to carry while others are more concerned with potential security risks.
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