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ADOT MVD has the most options to carry a digital ID
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PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is adding yet another option for digital identification. Arizonans can now keep a digital driver’s license or state ID in Samsung Wallet on their Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
“Arizona is proud to be the first state to offer Samsung Wallet for carrying and presenting a driver’s license or state ID,” Arizona MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said. “ADOT MVD continues to find easy new ways for Arizonans to conveniently and securely conduct business. Whether that is utilizing your smartphone to digitally present your identity safely, or the ability to take care of MVD services securely online at azmvdnow.gov, or even a quick easy chat with an MVD expert online to get you out of the line and safely on the road.”
Arizona is the first state to offer four options to keep your digital license or ID in your smartphone. Arizona first offered the mobile driver’s license (mID) in 2021. In 2022, it was the first state to add Apple Wallet, and just last month, Google Wallet for Android devices became available for Arizona driver’s licenses or ID cards.
Digital identity is a new technology that Arizonans can utilize and securely present as a valid ID at select TSA airport security checkpoints. Arizona residents should continue to carry their physical driver’s license or state ID card to use in other situations, including with law enforcement.
To learn more about mobile options for Arizona driver licenses and state IDs, please visit azdot.gov/DigitalIDs.
