Mobile ID rollout and adoption in Utah
Utah offers a mobile ID through GET Mobile ID. Since its launch in 2021, over 20,000 Utah residents have added their driver’s licenses or state IDs to their phones.
Unlike a lot of other states that have launched mobile IDs, the Utah mobile driver’s license app does charge an annual fee of $1.99 to cover costs associated with launching the app and securing the system.
Where can the Utah mobile ID be used?
The Utah mobile ID is accepted at participating TSAs around the country.
The Utah mobile ID is also valid for proving age and identity at various banks, retail stores, and other participating establishments.
Currently law enforcement does not accept Utah Mobile ID, and local establishments may or may not be aware of how to use/process the new ID format.
How can businesses read/verify Utah mobile IDs?
Businesses can use the Get Mobile Reader app, which is capable of scanning the Utah digital ID. However, the Get Mobile application for businesses (verifying parties) is not capable of catching fake identity documents, so may not meet the full needs of age restricted businesses.
VeriScan for Windows with a Tap2ID mobile ID reader is capable of reading and verifying mobile IDs, including the Utah mobile ID, and storing information alongside data from scanned physical IDs and passports.
Other Utah mDL resources
Utah Mobile Driver License (mDL) Program (Utah Department of Public Safety)