Digital IDs
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In 2020, the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works announced the addition of a digital ID. Here is what we know.
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Status of mobile drivers license in New Jersey Status: Under consideration The Transportation Committee in the New Jersey State Senate voted unanimously to approve a bill that would require New Jersey courts and law enforcement to accept an approved New Jersey mobile ID. The bill does not specify how the mobile ID will be distributed
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Status of digital ID in West Virginia Status: Announced On January 25, 2024 the state of West Virginia announced their intent to launch both digital vehicle registration and a West Virginia mobile ID. They expected a launch in September 2024 in partnership with Idemia, whose MID app is already live in states such as Iowa
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The New Mexico digital ID has officially gone live. Residents can now download the state sponsored app on both Apple and Android devices.
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State of mobile ID in Texas Status: No current mobile IDs. However, Texas law states that the Department of Public Safety must have a program in place by February 2025. Legality of digital IDs in Texas | HB 71 In May 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed HB 71, a bill which would legalize
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State of mobile ID in Rhode Island Status: N/A As of late 2023, Rhode Island remains one of a handful of states that have not announced any movement towards a mobile ID offering. When asked the assistant administrator of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles stated multiple reasons why the small state has yet
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The latest updates on the status of Louisiana’s digital ID program, LA Wallet, valid for use with law enforcement, voting, & age verification.
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The Missouri mDL has officially gone live. Users are now able to verify their ID using the app, and can even renew their license from it too!
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Wyoming mobile driver’s licenses are now legal in the state. Mobile ID integration will come next. Read more here.
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The House of Representatives and Senate are currently discussing modernization tools for the Vermont DMV, including Vermont mobile IDs.