Mobile driver’s licenses are gaining traction in at least 30 U.S. states. The progress exemplifies that the transition from physical driver’s licenses is well underway, and the future of identification documents is digital. On the heels of these advancements, the Secure Technology Alliance celebrates the success of its first Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Workshop, which occurred in conjunction with an American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and ISO-led regional mDL testing event.

Ontario’s digital identification program is scheduled to launch in late 2021. Residents will be able to have an electronic version of their trusted government ID, including driver’s licenses and health cards. The Canadian government highlights its safety and security benefits.

Residents in 8 states will soon be able to use Apple Wallet to show a digital copy of their ID or driver’s license at TSA checkpoints in participating airports.

Apple is working with several states across the country, which will roll out the ability for their residents to seamlessly and securely add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch. States include Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah.