About Mobile ID
Welcome to the Mobile ID Test Drive! You are one of the first Virginians to try out the new mobile ID.
Virginia’s Mobile ID (mID) is a voluntary, secure and digital version of your Virginia-issued driver’s license or ID card that you carry in an app on your smartphone. Virginia mID was developed to give you a convenient way to prove your identity or age in a private, secure manner. No data leaves your device without your consent, and you control what information you share.
Currently, the mID can be used at select airport Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints including Richmond International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. In time, you will be able to use mID at participating businesses or organizations the same way you use your physical driver’s license or ID card. Because the technology is new, many businesses and organizations have not yet developed a process to accept the mID.
Your mID serves as a companion to your physical driver’s license or ID rather than a replacement. You are required to continue to carry your physical driver license or ID card with you. When driving, you must carry your driver's license so it can be used to interact with law enforcement during traffic stops or incidents. At this time, it is necessary to have your physical ID on hand as a backup for situations where mID is not yet accepted.
To get the Virginia mID, you must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or ID card. To enroll, download the Virginia mID app from the Apple Store or Google Play or scan the QR code below. See our step-by-step video to guide you!
How do I get a Virginia mID?
- Download and launch the Virginia mID app from the Apple Store or Google Play
- Review and accept the Terms and Conditions
- Unlock/Authenticate your phone
- Scan the back of your ID
- Take a selfie
Benefits of Mobile ID
- Convenience – Scanning the QR code on your mID is quick, easy and contactless. You never hand your device to anyone.
- Security – Device authentication is required to access the app, prove your identity and keep your data secure.
- Privacy protection – You control what data you share; no one can access or read the mID without your consent.