The U.S. is increasing the number of mobile driver licenses (mDLs) while digital documents find new uses in bars and other entertainment venues.
North Carolina will soon join the increasing number of American states that have active mDL programs. A deadline for the DMV and Department of Transportation to report to the state legislature passed this week. State residents can expect to access the digital license from July 1st, 2025. The mDLs will be legally equivalent to physical licenses and will be issued alongside physical copies, WBTV reports.
At least 15 U.S. states have an active mobile driver’s license program, according to data collected by identity verification firm IDScan.net. A total of eight states have mDLs interoperable availability across operating systems, a tracker from Secure Technology Alliance shows.
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