ALBANY, NY – GNUSA
More than 200,000 New Yorkers have signed up for NY Mobile ID — a voluntary digital version of a state-issued driver’s license, learner permit or ID on a smartphone.
“Whether you want to get through airport security or order an alcoholic beverage, Mobile ID is raising the bar on the way New Yorkers can verify their age and identity, offering greater convenience and privacy”, Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
Originally announced in June 2024 by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Mobile ID is accepted at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints at more than 100 airports across the country, including LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy, Syracuse Hancock, and Stewart International airports. State bars, restaurants and other businesses with liquor licenses can also accept Mobile ID as a form of age verification during alcohol sales since last October.
The MiD app can only be unlocked through Face ID, TouchID, or a secure six-digit PIN. Personal information found on the MiD is encrypted and only accessible when the Mobile ID holder consents to sharing it.
You can learn more about Mobile ID on the State’s DMV website https://dmv.ny.gov
