New York Mobile ID

Idemia R&D

About this app

In today's connected world, Mobile ID offers a private, secure, contactless way to verify identity, either at home or on-the-go. Everything is on your phone – now your ID is, too!

Intuitive, easy-to-use and highly convenient, New York Mobile ID can be used anywhere it’s accepted, in any context a physical ID would be used – with enhanced privacy features. Only your Face ID, TouchID or six-digit pin will unlock the app and access your Mobile ID.

In five simple steps, you can create your New York MiD:

1. Download the app and set permissions
2. Verify access to your phone number
3. Use your device camera to scan the front and back of your driver license or ID card
4. Follow the steps to capture a selfie
5. Set up app security and you’re good to go!

Please note:
New York Mobile ID is an official state-issued ID, serving as a companion to your physical ID. As not all entities are able to verify Mobile ID, you should continue to carry your physical ID.

For more information, please visit https://dmv.ny.gov/mobileid

Ratings and reviews

I normally don't rate apps but the sign up procedure was horrible. There was no way to review whether a picture was taken correctly or not, I may have ended up with two photos of the back of my driver's license. In the end, the procedure didn't complete and there was an error message in red. Very poor quality control and user testing of this app before going to market.

It took several tries for the scan to work for the back of my ID during the setup. I think the actual angle of the phone to the ID matters, so tilt your phone until the ID is perfectly straight in the box and not too close either. Also, a solid, dark background works much better, even though the instructions show one hand holding the ID and the other taking the photo. Holding the ID in my hand didn't work at all for me. Once you get through the setup process, though, it's simple to use.

Full of bugs. Says it's locked and to update. Updated the app and it's still says it's locked and to update 🤯 Already know they're going to tell me to uninstall and reinstall. It only took me 4 hours to finally register and login the first time. No thanks. I'll just use my regular old physical license. Always thought technology was supposed to make our lives easier . . .

What’s new

Bugfixes and performance improvements.