Virginia Mobile ID

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Your Future ID Is Here

If you have a valid Virginia driver’s license or state-issued identification card, then Virginia Mobile ID just made carrying your ID more convenient, more secure and much less stressful. You’ll love the peace of mind of always having your ID by your side.

Virginia Mobile ID is a digital option of a state-issued driver's license or identification card. It’s free to obtain and can be set up with your smartphone. Your Virginia Mobile ID is a companion to your physical ID, and you’ll still need to carry a physical ID with you. In many cases, it can stay in your wallet, and your phone can do the work of verifying your identity.  

Why Use Virginia Mobile ID

Virginia Mobile ID is built for today’s digital world. Virginia Mobile ID puts you in control—without compromising security or simplicity.

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Key Benefits

Convenient:

  • Always with you on your phone
  • Fast, contactless and easy to use
  • Set up in minutes, from anywhere
  • Once downloaded, no cell signal needed
  • Free, no cost to download or maintain
  • Shows your REAL ID status
  • Available soon on all digital wallets

Secure:

  • Built-in security to keep your identity safe and prevent fraud
  • You choose what information to share
  • Your data is not stored or tracked
  • Unique encryption means screenshots are rejected
  • Your phone stays in your hands

Where To Use Virginia Mobile ID

Virginia Mobile ID is accepted by six partner organizations, and the list is growing. By the end of 2025, Virginia Mobile ID will have as many as 10 partners.

TSA

Virginia Mobile ID is accepted at 250+ airports in the United States, including six Virginia airports.

Virginia ABC stores pilot

Currently, accepted at 9 Virginia ABC stores in the Richmond area to verify your age during alcohol purchases.

Virginia DMV

Check in for an appointment and verify your identity with your Virginia Mobile ID.

Virginia State Police

Virginia Mobile ID verifies your identity, plus driver status, classifications, endorsements and restrictions.

Local law enforcement agencies

More and more local law enforcement agencies are using Virginia Mobile ID.

Other businesses/organizations

Virginia Mobile ID is a valid form of identification at select businesses.

The future of Virginia Mobile ID is in your hands

The more Virginians download and use Virginia Mobile ID, the more businesses and organizations will start accepting the technology.

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Set Up Your Virginia Mobile ID

First, you must have a valid Virginia driver’s license or ID card. Then, choose the option that works best for you.

Virginia Mobile ID is a free app available in the App Store and Google Play. 

Virginia has signed on to adopt ID in Apple Wallet in the future, enabling residents to add their VA driver's license and ID to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch. Virginia also plans to support other digital wallets later, providing Virginians with even more options.

 

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