PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – West Virginia residents now have access to digital versions of their driver’s license or state-issued ID on their mobile phones.
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles and Gov. Jim Justice announced a partnership with IDEMIA Public Security North America to launch the next generation of mobile ID (mID) in the Mountain State.
West Virginia residents now have access to enhanced security and convenience when presenting their ID for airport security screening, age-restricted products, and other identity checks.
“Under the Leadership of Governor Justice and Secretary Wriston, the West Virginia DMV has continued to offer faster, more convenient digital and secure services for the citizens of West Virginia,” said Everett Frazier, Commissioner for the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles.
The West Virginia mID app is available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play and allows residents to store and manage their identification credentials on their smartphones.
West Virginia residents can use the app to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA PreCheck® Checkpoints at participating airports across the country.
This digital solution is designed to streamline interactions with government agencies, businesses, and various service providers, offering a modern method of identification.
West Virginia residents can also expect to see mobile ID expand to OEM wallets in the near future.
The app is also designed to conform to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for the mobile driving license (ISO 18013-5), offering a high level of assurance that West Virginia residents and relying parties of mobile ID can trust.
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