Mobile ID rollout and adoption in Illinois
The Illinois mobile ID is offered through multiple wallets:
- Illinois ID in Apple Wallet
Where can the Illinois mobile ID be used?
The Illinois mobile ID is accepted at participating TSAs around the country.
The Illinois digital ID is also valid at all participating businesses, both in store and online.
Law enforcement accepts the Illinois mobile ID, but residents should still continue to carry their physical ID while knowledge of the mobile ID continues to grow. It is worth noting, presentment of a digital ID to a law enforcement officer is not considered consent for the officer to access other apps or stored items on the presenter’s mobile device.
How can businesses read/verify Illinois mobile IDs?
In order to read/verify Illinois mobile IDs, businesses and government entities will need to use a compatible app and/or scanner that is capable of reading the encrypted data.
VeriScan for Windows with a Tap2ID mobile ID reader is capable of reading and verifying mobile IDs, including the Illinois digital ID, and storing information alongside data from scanned physical IDs and passports.
Other Illinois mDL resources
Illinois Bill Would Allow Residents to Carry Digital Driver’s License (WGN-TV)
Illinois may soon allow digital drivers licenses
Officials update on digital IDs in Illinois: Who can get one and when?