Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone

EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO.

Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.

Who Can Use Iowa Mobile ID?

Any Iowa resident with a valid and legible driver’s license or state-issued photo ID is eligible to use Iowa Mobile ID. The app is compatible with:

• Android phones (Android 7 or newer)
• iPhones (iOS 13 or newer)

However, the app cannot be used on jailbroken or rooted smartphones, or on devices where the software has been manipulated to remove manufacturer restrictions and limitations.

How Do I Get Iowa Mobile ID?

To enroll in Iowa Mobile ID, you will need your physical driver’s license or ID card. Temporary paper licenses or IDs cannot be used for enrollment. Once you are enrolled, your mobile ID can be used at participating locations.

How Do I Use My Mobile ID?

The Iowa Mobile ID can be used just like your physical ID to verify your age or identity. When asked for your ID, you will display an encrypted QR code from the app. This QR code can be scanned by a business using a mobile ID “reader” device, ensuring the ID is verified and issued by the Iowa DOT.

Where Can I Use My Mobile ID?

Look for the Iowa Mobile ID logo on a business’s window or door, or simply ask if they accept it. Mobile ID was created as a platform that any business, government entity, or law enforcement agency can adopt for verifying a person’s identity, similar to how they use physical IDs today. It is considered an acceptable form of identity verification by the State of Iowa and can be used in any context where you would normally use your physical ID.

Iowa Mobile ID offers a modern, secure, and convenient way for residents to carry their identification, reflecting the growing trend of digitizing important personal documents.

For More Information about Iowa Mobile ID, visit the website IowaDOT.gov.