Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New York Mobile ID

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched New York Mobile ID, a highly secure digital version of a driver's license, learner's permit or a state-issued ID on a smartphone. Mobile ID is a voluntary product designed for the convenience and security of New Yorkers and is available to IOS and Android users. Anyone with a valid state-issued driver's license, learner's permit, or non-driver ID can download the secure Mobile ID app through Google game or the App store.

We are excited to provide New Yorkers with access to this cutting-edge technology that provides convenience and added security for Mobile ID users and those who accept it, » said Governor Hochul. Not only will New Yorkers be able to quickly view their logins, but they will also have control over the personal information they share.

Through a partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the New York Mobile ID (MiD) will be accepted at TSA security checkpoints at nearly 30 participating airports across the country, including all terminals at LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports. This will allow New Yorkers to verify their identity easily and securely during airport security.

DMV Commissioner Mark JF Schroeder said: These days, everything is on your cell phone, and now your ID can be too. This is a great way to provide identification without having to dig through your wallet or purse to find your physical document. Rather than handing over your physical ID containing lots of personal information, the mobile ID gives you greater control over the personal data you share.

TSA Federal Security Director for LaGuardia Airport Robert Duffy said: We are pleased to be able to add this cutting-edge digital identification to the list of acceptable IDs at our security checkpoints. Travelers looking to take advantage of this new feature will find that their New York mobile driver's license is a convenient option during the security process.

How to get a mobile ID in New York

New Yorkers can obtain a New York MiD in a few simple steps:

1. Download the New York MiD app from the App Store or via Google Play.
2. Record the phone number of the device the mobile ID will be on. An individual's mobile ID can only be on one device at a time to help protect their identity.
3. Take a photo of the front and back of their physical ID (driver's license, non-driver ID, or learner's permit), using their phone's camera.
4. Pose for a selfie. The app checks your photo and ID against information on file with the DMV to make sure you are who you say you are.
5. Once your information is verified, your MiD is active and ready to use wherever it is accepted.

Watch a step-by-step guide on how to register. All attributes of an individual's physical identity, such as document type (REAL ID, Enhanced ID, or Standard ID) and class (D, E, Commercial A, B, or C, etc.), and other attributes such as organ donor status. , veteran status, and lifetime hunting or fishing licenses will all be available in the New York MiD app and can be shared with a verifier whenever a New York MiD holder agrees to share their personal information.

The New York MiD serves as a companion to a physical ID, and not all businesses or stakeholders will initially accept mobile IDs, so New Yorkers should always continue to carry their driver's license physical or their identity document.

How to use New York Mobile ID

Currently, New York Mobile ID is accepted in some TSA terminals at participating airports Across the country. It may also be used at any other business, location or organization that chooses to accept it, including those in other states and countries.

To use the New York MiD at a TSA checkpoint, travelers will simply scan their smartphone at the ID reader. The smartphone will then display the information requested by the TSA, and only after authorizing the request will the information be transmitted to the TSA. As the information is shared in digital form, the traveler does not need to hand over their smartphone at any time. Once TSA receives the New York MiD information, the TSA agent will then verify the passengers' identity and flight status for a secure, convenient, and contactless identity verification experience. Travelers will find that participating TSA terminals are clearly marked with signage indicating that they accept digital identity documents such as the New York MiD.

The DMV is working with various businesses, organizations, associations and state government partners to expand their understanding of New York's MiD and how they can accept it. Any public or private entity that needs to confirm an individual's identity or verify their age can begin accepting New York Mobile ID at any time. It gives businesses and organizations the confidence of knowing that the ID presented to them can be authenticated in real-time, meaning increased security for their business and customers.

Resources and information about how to accept the New York MiD are available on the DMV website.

New York Mobile ID is private and secure

The New York Mobile ID provides a convenient, contactless and highly secure method of verifying identity, while protecting personal information and privacy. For the highest level of privacy and security, the New York MiD is not designed to resemble an image of a driver's license, learner's permit or non-public ID. -New York driver on a smartphone, and is not designed to be shown or handed to a verifier to visually obtain identifying information.

Personal information found on the MiD is encrypted and accessible only when the mobile ID holder consents to sharing it. It is transmitted to a verifier via a secure digital connection so the user never has to hand over their phone. The user also controls what data to share. For example, when using a mobile identifier, wherever it is accepted, to make an age-restricted purchase, such as the purchase of tobacco or alcohol, the holder of a mobile identifier can prove their age without sharing other unnecessary information such as their name, height or address. .

The MiD app can only be unlocked via Face ID, TouchID, or a six-digit PIN. Usage information, including where, when and what personal information the user shared, is encrypted and stored only on the user's personal device. The New York Mobile ID does not store or transmit data about when or where it is used.

The New York Mobile ID also allows the DMV to send updates to the app when information is updated directly with the DMV, such as a change of address or a change in a person's driving status. This gives verifiers the confidence of knowing that the identity information they accept is authentic and up-to-date.

Learn more about New York Mobile ID.