IDEMIA Public Security (North America) partnered with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to launch its mobile ID (mID) in the state.

West Virginia residents will now have access to enhanced security and convenience when presenting their ID for airport security screening, age-restricted products and other identity checks.

Availability and uses

The West Virginia mID app is available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play and allows residents to store and manage their identification credentials on their smartphones, incorporating advanced encryption and biometric authentication to protect personal information.

West Virginia Residents can use the app to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA PreCheck Checkpoints at participating airports across the country.

This digital solution is designed to streamline interactions with government agencies, businesses and various service providers, offering a modern method of identification.

West Virginia residents can also expect to see mobile ID expand to OEM wallets in the future.

“Faster, more convenient, digital and secure services”

Everett Frazier, Commissioner, West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles stated: “Under the leadership of Governor Justice and Secretary Wriston, the West Virginia DMV has continued to offer faster, more convenient, digital and secure services for the citizens of West Virginia.

“Having the opportunity to provide the State of West Virginia with a Mobile ID will only enhance the citizen experience by moving the State in a direction that keeps us moving forward with more advanced technology,” Frazier concluded.

Conforming to standards

The West Virginia mID app was created with IDEMIA’s patented technologies, security features and a focus on privacy and interoperability at the forefront of the technology.

The app is also designed to conform to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for the mobile driving license (ISO 18013-5), that offers a high level of assurance that West Virginia residents and relying parties of mobile ID can trust.

“An efficient and contactless alternative”

Donnie Scott, CEO, IDEMIA Public Security (North America) commented: “I’m excited that we have worked with West Virginia to bring their residents an efficient and contactless alternative to physical IDs.

“It is also secure as only mobile ID holders can unlock their app using their biometrics or a personal six-digit pin, ensuring exclusive access.

“Even better users have full control over when and with whom they share their information, giving them more privacy compared to traditional physical credentials.”

Scott concluded: “They can decide to share complete personal information or for example, just their birth date when making an age-restricted purchase.”

States launching IDEMIA’s technology

The launch of mobile ID in West Virginia demonstrates IDEMIA’s ongoing efforts to advance digital identity and solutions for public and private sector use.

Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, Mississippi and New York are additional states that have rolled out IDEMIA’s mobile ID technology with more states to launch next year.

To learn more about West Virginia’s mobile ID, please visit the West Virginia DMV Website.