Implementation of mDLs is being supported by a broad ecosystem of state issuers, industry groups, driver’s license technology providers, mobile technology providers, security providers, testing organizations, and relying parties including retailers, financial institutions and government security agencies. This page provides links to industry resources that are relevant for mDL implementations.
Supporting Standards
- Draft International Standard ISO 18013-5, “Personal Identification — ISO-Compliant Driving Licence — Part 5: Mobile Driving Licence (mDL) application.”
AAMVA Guidance
- Mobile Driver’s License Functional Needs White Paper, 9 Document Version
- Frequently Asked Questions for Law Enforcement
- Other mDL resources are available from AAMVA, but require member login
Industry Education
- AAMVA Video: mDL – A Digital ID for the 21st Century
- Principles for the Implementation and Use of Biometrically Enabled Mobile Identity Credentials, International Biometrics + Identity Association, March 2020
Member Contributions
- What Grocers Need to Know About Mobile Driver’s Licenses By Alex Kambanis – GET Group North America, December 18, 2023
- What Credit Unions Should Know About Mobile Driver’s Licenses By David Kelts – GET Group North America, August 30, 2023
- Learn How to Navigate Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Wallet Options, Guest Editorial by Jean-Baptiste Milan, HID Global, August 7, 2022
- Mobile ID: The future of identification for Notaries?, By David Thun and C.A. Wolski on November 9, 2021
- The Importance of Contactless ID in a Post-COVID World, by David Kelts, GET Group North America
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