The mobile driver’s license (mDL) ecosystem is expanding rapidly. In the U.S., the secure, cryptographically protected digital identity credential is available in six states, representing more than 66 million people. Implementation efforts are also underway in 26 additional states. In response, the Secure Technology Alliance’s Identity and Access Forum has launched the industry’s first mDL use case template. The free resource will guide relying parties (RPs), including law enforcement, retailers, government agencies, and enterprises, as they prepare to accept mDLs for ID verification and authentication.

AAMVA announced today that two jurisdictions’ – Utah and Maryland – mobile driver license (mDL) solutions are participating in the association’s Digital Trust Service, with more jurisdictions expected to follow soon.

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Efforts are underway to allow New Jersey residents to carry an electronic version of their driver’s license if they want one. But it could be a while before that becomes reality.

While millions of Americans have opted to use mobile IDs that can be carried on a phone instead of physical identification in a wallet, many businesses and agencies, including law enforcement, don’t yet accept them. What needs to happen next?

SpruceID has hosted a successful interoperability event, the results of which are expected to help support global implementation of mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) and digital ID.

Now, you can add your Georgia driver’s license and state ID to either Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. This makes select TSA checkpoints quick, easy, and secure. While it is not a replacement for your physical copy, your Georgia Digital ID can speed up the process at select TSA checkpoints.

Arizona residents have a new option for keeping a digital version of their driver’s license or state identification card on their cell phones.

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced that the Colorado ID can be added to Google Wallet, providing an easy, fast and secure digital version of their state-issued driver license or ID card.