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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    Alabama Bill Would Authorize Optional Mobile Driver's License and Digital State ID

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    Alabama's House Bill 110 would authorize an optional mobile driver's license and digital state ID credential tied to the existing physical license system. The proposal keeps physical IDs valid and frames the digital credential as an additional format for on-demand presentation.

    • HB 110 defines a digital driver's license and digital identification card as electronic credentials derived from the corresponding physical ID.
    • The bill makes participation voluntary and keeps physical licenses and IDs valid.
    • The draft includes limits on what a verifier can require from the holder's device when presenting digital ID.
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    Jordan Enables Instant Digital ID Activation in the Sanad App

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    Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship says a Sanad app update enables in-app digital identity activation, removing the requirement for in-person activation.

    • The ministry says users can activate a digital identity directly in the app rather than visiting a physical Sanad service center.
    • The updated app includes access to official digital documents such as national ID cards and driver’s licenses, according to public reporting.
    • Officials reported usage metrics including monthly users and activated digital identities following the update.
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    CLEAR Adds Passport-Based Digital ID Creation in Its App

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    CLEAR says users can create a passport-based digital ID inside the CLEAR app, extending its mobile identity verification offering for travel-related use cases.

    • The workflow is described as creating a digital ID derived from a passport within a mobile app.
    • The feature expands the set of identity documents supported by CLEAR’s identity verification flows.
    • The announcement reflects continued movement toward reusable mobile identity credentials in travel contexts.
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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.