New York State is implementing a mobile driver’s license program that will allow residents to store their driver’s licenses and identification documents in digital format. The program, set to launch in 2025, is being developed in partnership with IDEMIA, which has successfully deployed similar digital ID solutions in several other U.S. states.
The mobile ID application enables users to scan their physical documents and capture a selfie photo for verification. Users can present their digital IDs at various establishments, including bars, clubs, medical facilities, and financial institutions through a QR code system. The platform features selective disclosure capabilities, allowing users to share only necessary information such as age verification while protecting sensitive data like home addresses.
“The system is designed to display only necessary information, such as age verification, while protecting sensitive data like home addresses,” says Lisa Koumjian from the New York State DMV. The implementation meets ISO 18013-5 standards for mobile driver’s licenses, ensuring compliance with international protocols for privacy and security.
The digital ID system will be compatible with Apple Wallet, joining ten other U.S. states and territories that currently support digital IDs through this platform, including Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The integration enables digital ID presentation at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints and other authorized verification points.
Rochester has been designated as an early adoption site for digital ID verification systems, serving as a testing ground for the broader statewide implementation. The implementation follows guidelines established by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and meets ISO/IEC 18013-5 standards for mobile ID security and interoperability.
The rollout follows federal guidelines, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Digital Identity Guidelines, which provide recommendations for secure digital identity verification systems. Several additional states, including Montana, West Virginia, Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Utah, have announced plans to implement Apple Wallet integration for their digital ID programs.
Sources: Mobile ID World, Mobile ID World, ID Tech Wire
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