The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) has launched the Maryland Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet, enabling users to securely verify their identity at select airport security screenings.
Maryland is the second state in the U.S. to offer digital licenses and IDs in Samsung Wallet. The service joins Apple Wallet and Google Wallet as digital ID options issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
Since digital driver’s licenses were introduced in 2022, over 200,000 Maryland residents have added their driver’s license or state ID to their mobile wallets. The new Samsung Wallet integration allows residents to add their ID card and use it at select TSA PreCheck checkpoints, including Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The digital ID serves as a companion to the physical card, which residents are still advised to carry.
“Maryland has long established itself as one of the leaders in the nation in advancing technology and innovation while maintaining vital safety and security standards,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “As the Maryland Department of Transportation continues to build a system that is safe and inclusive, we remain committed to offering multiple secure and convenient options for presenting your identity information that are accessible to all.”
Samsung Wallet ensures the security of Maryland Mobile IDs through robust hardware and software protections. The IDs are accessible only by the owner, who must unlock their phone and consent to share their information, and Samsung does not have access to users’ IDs as all verification and validation are managed by the MVA.
“The launch of Maryland Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet marks the Motor Vehicle Administration’s third partnership with a mobile wallet platform – making Maryland the second state in the nation to achieve this milestone,” said Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer. “As we grow into an increasingly digital world, the Motor Vehicle Administration continues to prioritize customer privacy without compromising convenience by offering our residents another option of digital identification.”
Source: The Southern Maryland Chronicle
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June 21, 2024 – by Ali Nassar-Smith
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