New York State Drivers Start Using Mobile ID Program
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched its Mobile ID program, a secure variant of the conventional state-issued driver’s license. Learn more about the development and its potential ramifications for residents in the state.
- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched the digital version of the driver’s license.
- The new license will be accepted as a legal form of ID at multiple organizations and businesses, including airports nationwide.
The state of New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched a new program allowing residents to use a digital version of the state-issued ID, driver’s license, or learner permit with only access to a smartphone. The program, known as Mobile ID, can be used at various businesses and organizations, including several airports nationwide, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
The Mobile ID app is available for both Apple and Android users. The service requires an existing, valid, state-issued learner’s permit, driver’s license, or other ID. As per the statement, the DMV is collaborating with organizations, businesses, state governments, and associations to increase the acceptance of Mobile IDs.
See More: Probe Launched: Alleged LAUSD Data Theft Can Expose Student to Fraud
The app is expected to provide better security, as it can only be accessed via safeguards such as a six-digit PIN, TouchID, or Face ID. The new technology has been aimed at providing users with improved security and convenience by allowing the easy display of IDs while offering superior control over the sharing of personally sensitive information.
Currently, the only airports in New York state that accept the new ID variant are LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the new ID is also accepted at 30 other airports nationwide. The Mobile ID service is not expected to be used alone but is complementary to physical IDs. Until the service gains widespread recognition, it has also been recommended that New Yorkers carry their physical IDs.
LATEST NEWS STORIES
