Mobile drivers license & digital ID adoption
Your resource for tracking updates on digital IDs and mobile driver’s licenses around the country.
Mobile drivers licenses (mDLs) in the US
Click on the states below to learn more about their current or future mDL and digital ID plans
ID scanning
How to verify age and accept mDLs
Digital IDs and mDLs are the next generation of identity documents and thus represent a moving target when it comes to ID scanner compatibility. We have a fantastic partner, Credence ID who provides ID scanning hardware fully compatible with VeriScan.
Which scanners can scan mDLs?
Handheld ID scanners, and Windows-compatible scanners such as the Unitech TS200, are capable of scanning digital IDs which expose a 2D barcode (LA Wallet, MyColorado). VeriScan for iOS is capable of scanning IDs in Apple Wallet. VeriScan for Windows with a Credence ID Tap2ID Mobile ID Reader is capable of reading and verifying mDLs from all states.
Can you parse information from an mDL?
mDLs with barcodes general follow the same format as the ID barcode for their state and can be parsed normally.
Apple Wallet, MID, and GetMobileID use a different data sharing protocol which may not allow for the retention of any information.
Are there devices that can authenticate physical drivers licenses and scan mDLs?
Currently we are not aware of any ID scanner that can both authenticate physical IDs and scan mDLs. We are constantly evaluating new ID scanners for this capability.
Digital IDs & mDLs
Where can electronic IDs be used?
Age restricted venues
mDLs and digital IDs are accepted at many locations for the purpose of age verification.
mDL providers
Apple Wallet
4 states are currently live with IDs available inside Apple Wallet. Apple is directly integrated with the state DMV databases and verifies identity on the frontend making the Apple Wallet ID’s extraordinarily secure.
- Arizona
- Maryland
- Hawaii
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Ohio
- Iowa
Apple Wallet mDLs adhere to ISO-18013-5 protocols for privacy and data security, which means no data may be retained from a scan.
mDL providers
Mobile ID (MID) by Idemia
Idemia has release mDL applications in 5 states using the MID app. They also offer a free verification app for businesses, however this application does not catch fake physical IDs, nor can it read Apple Wallet IDs, limiting its usefulness in scenarios in which businesses may need to accept multiple document types.
- Arizona
- Oklahoma
- New York
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Iowa
Mobile drivers license & digital ID FAQ
Which states offer mobile drivers licenses?
As of August 2024, the following states have active mDLs:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio and Utah, as well as Puerto Rico. Oklahoma and Florida have released mobile IDs but elected to pause and retool their programs.
Where can mobile drivers licenses be used?
The TSA accepts these IDs at select airports. Wider rollout and adoption is expected in the near future with use cases for age verification, hotel check-in, car rental, banking, and more. Two states allow for mobile IDs to be used for voting.
How many people are using digital IDs in states that offer them?
Louisiana was the first state to launch a digital ID in 2018 with LA Wallet. As of 2023, 66% of eligible adults are using the app. So adoption of electronic IDs is strong and growing. California indicates that in the first few months of the program nearly 600,000 Californians installed their mobile ID app.
How do you read a mobile ID?
While every state’s mobile ID works slightly differently, mobile IDs typically require NFC and Bluetooth to create a secure connection for verification of the ID. While some states show the information on the ID visually, the intent is that the ID is electronic and reading/verifying the mobile ID or mDL also happens electronically.
Does the US offer a digital passport?
Google recently announced support for a digital passport in Google Wallet. Google Wallet uses an IDV process to read the passport RFID card and then issues a credential called an “ID pass” which can be used at some TSAs for domestic travel. You can learn more at this blog.
Which states have announced plans for a mobile drivers license?
As of August 2024, the following states have announced plans to launch a mobile drivers license:
Alaska, Connecticut, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia as well as Washington D.C.
What security features are on digital IDs?
mDLs require biometric access such as a fingerprint or face ID to access the credential. This, combined with verification from the issuing authority when the ID is added to the application or wallet, make them extraordinarily secure.
Do other countries have mobile IDs?
All Australian states and virtually every European country have also launched mobile ID programs and are in various states of readiness.
When will my state offer a digital ID?
We update our tracker map quarterly. Stay tuned to see if your state has a mobile drivers license in the works!
Status of mDLs in US states
| Alabama | Exploratory | ||
| Alaska | |||
| Arizona | Live via Apple Wallet | ||
| Arkansas | Exploratory | ||
| California | Live | ||
| Colorado | Live via Apple Wallet | ||
| Connecticut | Announced | ||
| Delaware | Live via MID app | ||
| Florida | Live via SmartID | ||
| Georgia | Live via Apple Wallet | ||
| Hawaii | Live via Apple Wallet | ||
| Idaho | |||
| Illinois | Exploratory | ||
| Indiana | Exploratory | ||
| Iowa | Live via MID app and Apple Wallet | ||
| Kansas | |||
| Kentucky | Announced | ||
| Louisiana | Live via LA Wallet app | ||
| Maine | |||
| Maryland | Live via Apple Wallet | ||
| Massachusetts | |||
| Michigan | Exploratory | ||
| Minnesota | Exploratory | ||
| Mississippi | Live via MID app | ||
| Missouri | App removed | ||
| Montana | |||
| Nebraska | |||
| Nevada | Exploratory | ||
| New Hampshire | |||
| New Jersey | Exploratory | ||
| New Mexico | Live via Apple Wallet and Google Wallet | ||
| New York | Live via mID app | ||
| NorthCarolina | Exploratory | ||
| North Carolina | Exploratory | ||
| Ohio | Live via Apple Wallet | ||
| Oklahoma | App removed due to ADA non-compliance | ||
| Oregon | |||
| Pennsylvania | Exploratory | ||
| Puerto Rico | Exploratory | ||
| Rhode Island | |||
| South Carolina | |||
| South Dakota | |||
| Tennessee | Exploratory | ||
| Texas | Exploratory | ||
| Utah | Live via GetMobileID | ||
| Vermont | Exploratory | ||
| Virginia | Exploratory | ||
| Washington | |||
| Washington D.C. | Exploratory | ||
| West Virginia | |||
| Wisconsin | |||
| Wyoming | Exploratory |
