Virginians get a digital option of their state-issued driver license or ID as mobile ID is here!
Virginia proudly becomes the first state to issue a mobile ID accepted at the Department of Motor Vehicles, by State Police and some ABC stores and compatible with over 250 airports. With citizen ID verification, users are in full control from their smartphone of what specific data is shared and transmitted securely via encryption, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Virginians can download the Virginia Mobile ID from the App Store or Google Play now for a “secure, convenient way” of verifying their identity for businesses and law enforcement agencies. The programme aims to grow their partner list enrolling more businesses to accept mobile IDs so citizens no longer have to carry the physical versions. As mobile ID is not universally accepted yet, users still need to carry their physical ID for now.
Setup just takes a few minutes by scanning the user’s physical driver’s license or ID; they will need to cooperate with face verification, and the mobile ID is ready to use.
The convenient Virginia Mobile ID shows users’ REAL ID status to proceed through participating TSA touchpoints, as the agency prepares to screen more than 3 million travellers over Thanksgiving.
Secretary of Transportation W. Sheppard Miller III said: “The Virginia Mobile ID option protects your identity and privacy in the digital age, keeping you in control of what information you share.”
“The Commonwealth has long been a leader in innovation and Virginia Mobile ID is the latest example of how we’re modernizing services for residents,” said Dr. Gerald Lackey, DMV Commissioner. “Over the next few months, we’ll continue expanding mobile ID acceptance with partners, while adding new functionality, such as digital wallet integration. Virginians are well positioned for a digital-first world with Virginia Mobile ID.”
DMV is actively working to expand Virginia Mobile ID acceptance more retailers, restaurants, and law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Upon successful completion of the pilot program, Virginia ABC may expand to additional stores. In the coming months, the Virginia Mobile ID program will prepare for integration with the Apple Wallet and other wallets.
