Maryland Embraces Digital ID with New App Enabling Businesses to Check Mobile Drivers Licenses

by Joel R. McConvey | Biometric Update

Maryland continues to push the envelope on mobile driver’s license (mDL) adoption in the U.S., announcing this week the launch of a new free app that enables businesses to accept mDLs and digital IDs for in-person age verification.

A release from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) says the Mobile ID Check by MD app is self-contained and requires no additional hardware to enable secure digital identity checks with a mobile phone. It allows for the acceptance of any state-issued Mobile ID or ID card.

“The MVA continues to be a leader in developing and implementing mobile driver’s licenses by not only offering secure options for our customers, but also developing cost-effective tools for businesses to access this important identity verification tool,” says administrator Chrissy Nizer. “By increasing locations where mDLs can be accepted, we’re encouraging more Marylanders to take advantage of not only the convenience, but the security and privacy that mobile driver’s licenses offer.” Read Full Article >