The North Dakota Department of Transportation recently unveiled its new North Dakota Mobile ID, which enables state residents to add a driver’s license or state identification card to a digital wallet – allowing residents to “seamlessly and securely” present IDs via a mobile device.
[Above image via the North Dakota DOT]
The agency said users can present a North Dakota Mobile ID via Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet in person at more than 250 airports across the country, as well as certain businesses and venues. Users can also present their ID online and through select mobile applications, noted Ron Henke, director of the North Dakota DOT.
“We’re excited to offer North Dakota residents this new and convenient option to securely present their driver’s licenses and state IDs using their devices,” he said in a statement. “This technology will allow users to quickly display their ID and have transparency over the personal information they share.”
The agency noted that the state requires residents to pay a one-time $5 fee per renewal cycle to obtain a mobile driver’s license.
Henke stressed that the North Dakota Mobile ID does not replace physical licenses or identification cards, as they are an optional addition to those credentials – meaning state residents must still carry their physical licenses when driving.
“The North Dakota DOT will continually work with businesses that frequently use driver’s licenses and identification cards to familiarize them with North Dakota Mobile IDs and their uses,” he said. “We expect acceptance to grow as North Dakota Mobile IDs become more popular across the state.”
Residents who have not previously prepaid will be directed to a state website to complete the payment once the state has reviewed their request to add a mobile driver’s license.
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