ID Tech

Mobile ID

Mobile ID leverages smartphones to store and present digital identity credentials securely, often using SIM-based security and biometric unlock.

Mobile ID solutions enable users to enroll and authenticate using their mobile devices. Credentials may be provisioned to secure elements such as SIM cards or device hardware, and biometric sensors ensure that only the legitimate holder can use them. Common use cases include e-government portals, banking, and secure access to enterprise resources.

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Vendors using Mobile ID

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Latest Data Cards

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    Spain's digital DNI achieves full legal parity with physical ID card

    2026-02-16CC-BY-4.0digital-idmobile-id

    Starting April 1, 2026, Spain's digital National Identity Document—accessed via the MiDNI mobile app using secure real-time QR codes—will carry the same legal weight as the physical ID card, requiring public and private organizations to accept it for identification purposes.

    • The legal equivalence was established by Real Decreto 255/2025, published April 1, 2025, with a twelve-month implementation window.
    • The physical DNI remains required for international travel; the digital version coexists as an extension rather than replacement.
    • Spain joins a growing number of EU member states moving to grant mobile identity documents legal parity with physical credentials.
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    UIDAI plans full Aadhaar app with family verification and privacy-first sharing

    2026-01-27CC-BY-4.0digital-idmobile-id

    India’s UIDAI said it plans to launch a full Aadhaar mobile app with family verification and privacy-first data sharing features.

    • The planned app is positioned as a full-featured Aadhaar app for mobile use.
    • UIDAI says the app will support consent-based sharing and family verification workflows.
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    UK begins trials of a digital driving licence in the GOV.UK One Login app

    2026-01-23CC-BY-4.0mobile-iddigital-id

    The UK government began trials of a digital driving licence delivered through the GOV.UK One Login app.

    • The trial runs within the GOV.UK One Login identity service.
    • The digital licence is being tested as a mobile alternative to the physical card.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mobile ID?
Mobile ID refers to digital identity credentials stored on smartphones, enabling secure user authentication for online and offline services.
How are Mobile IDs secured on the device?
Credentials are stored in secure elements like SIM cards or hardware-backed keystores, protected by device-level authentication such as PIN, fingerprint, or face unlock.
What are common applications for Mobile ID?
Mobile ID is used for e-government services, mobile banking, and secure enterprise access, offering convenient two-factor or multi-factor authentication.
How do mDLs relate to Mobile ID?
mDLs are a standardized form of Mobile ID for driver’s licenses (ISO/IEC 18013-5), enabling local verification and selective disclosure via mobile devices.