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Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet

Maryland Mobile ID for Google Wallet

How do I add my Maryland ID to Google Wallet?
To get a Maryland Mobile ID on your Android device, start with the Google Wallet app and your physical license or ID.
  1. ​Open the Google Wallet app or download it on Google Play
  2. Tap 'Add to Wallet'
  3. Tap 'ID Card' and choose your state
  4. Follow the instructions to verify your ID with MDOT MVA

Please note: Maryland Mobile ID is only available to individuals that have a current, valid Maryland-issued driver's license or ID card.

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Maryland Mobile ID Frequently Asked Questions​​:

What is Maryland Mobile ID?

 

Maryland Mobile ID is a voluntary, secure, digitized version of your MDOT MVA-issued driver license (DL) or identification card (ID) available in Google Wallet. Maryland Mobile ID offers even more security than the physical, plastic DL/ID because you get to choose what personal information you share with others. Maryland Mobile ID is currently the ONLY form of mobile phone-based identification that is recognized by MDOT MVA and it is only available to individuals that have a current, valid Maryland-issued driver’s license or ID card. You must have an eligible Maryland driver’s license or state-issued identification card.​

What do I need to use Maryland Mobile ID?

 

Have an eligible Maryland driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
To enroll and use Maryland Mobile ID:
  • ​You must have a valid and easily readable Maryland driver license or state-issued ID card.
    • ​Google Wallet installed on an Android device shipped with software version 8.0 (Oreo) or higher 
    • An authentication method for your device (e.g. fingerprint or PIN)
    • Have a current, valid Maryland Driver’s License or State ID
    • Your device region set to United States
For minimum system requirements, please visit the Google Wallet Help Center. 

How do I get a Maryland Mobile ID?

 

To get Maryland Mobile ID on your Android device, start with the Google Wallet app. Google Wallet can also be downloaded in Google Play. You must have Google Wallet installed to continue. 
  1. ​On your Android device, open the Google Wallet app.
  2. Tap the Add to Wallet button.
  3. Tap ID Card and choose your state.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to scan the front and back of your license or ID.
For more information click here

After your request has been approved, you will see your Maryland Mobile ID in the Google Wallet app. ​

I’m not seeing the option to add my Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet?

 
Make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements listed in the Google Wallet Help Center

I'm having trouble scanning the barcode on the back of my Maryland license. What can I do?

 
For assistance with scanning the barcode please follow the tips provided on the Google Wallet Help Center​

I don’t have my physical card (lost or damaged). What should I do?

 
The verification process involves capturing a photo of the front and back of your physical card. If you don’t have one, you can request a duplicate Driver’s License or ID card through your myMVA account​ or visiting an MDOT MVA office. There is a $20 duplicate card fee.

How long does it take to begin using the Maryland Mobile ID?

 
For most users, approval will happen same-day. For others, additional verification may be needed by logging onto their myMVA account. 

If you do not have a myMVA account, you will need to create an account​ in order to access myMVA and the information for your Maryland Mobile ID.

My request for a Maryland Mobile ID needs additional verification – what does that mean?

 
In some cases, additional verification will be needed to participate in Maryland Mobile ID.  Many customers will receive instructions from Google Wallet and will be able to verify using their myMVA account​. 

Sometimes this will require a confirmation code that will be sent to you by mail. If your case requires additional verification, you will receive a notification from Wallet with directions on how to move forward. 

My request for a Maryland Mobile ID was rejected – what does that mean?

 
Try to submit the request again. Make sure the lighting is good and you follow the instructions until the end. If you continue to get rejected, please contact us​.

Does Maryland Mobile ID replace my physical, plastic driver license?

 
Maryland Mobile ID is voluntary and serves as a companion to your physical, plastic DL/ID - it is not a replacement of the physical card and you must continue to carry your physical DL/ID with you. This is determined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Please visit TSA.gov​ for the most up to date support for IDs in Google Wallet.

Do I need to have a Real ID to add my Maryland ID to the Wallet?

 

No, you are not required to have a Real ID to add your ID to Google Wallet

How can I use my Maryland Mobile ID?

 
MDOT MVA created Maryland Mobile ID as a platform that any business, government entity, or law enforcement agency can adopt and use to verify a person’s identity -- the same way your physical DL/ID is used to verify your identity. Because this technology is new, many businesses and organizations may not be aware of how to use it or have not yet developed a process to accept Maryland Mobile ID, so customers should continue to always carry their physical DL/ID. 

MDOT MVA will continually work with entities that frequently use DL/IDs to familiarize them with Maryland Mobile ID and its uses. Over time, we expect mobile ID acceptance to grow. At this time Maryland Mobile ID is accepted only at the TSA terminals around the country. This is determined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Please visit TSA.gov ​for the most up to date support for IDs in Google Wallet​

How do I present my ID in Google Wallet?

 
Information is all shared digitally, so you do not need to show or hand over your device to present your ID in Google Wallet.

Present with NFC
  1. ​Ensure that NFC and bluetooth are enabled on your device. 
  2. Unlock and hold the top of your device near the identity reader.
  3. Your device screen displays the information that will be shared.
  4. Authenticate to verify it’s you 
  5. A check mark appears when you successfully present your driver's license or state-issued ID.
Present with QR
  1. Ensure that bluetooth is enabled on your device. 
  2. Open up Google Wallet and select your driver’s license or state-issued ID
  3. Click “View Code” to bring up the QR code
  4. Scan the code on the identity reader
  5. Your device screen displays the information that will be shared.
  6. Authenticate to verify it’s you 
  7. A check mark appears when you successfully present your driver's license or state-issued ID.
For more information click here​.



Does Law Enforcement Accept Maryland Mobile ID?

 
No, law enforcement does not accept Maryland Mobile ID, users should continue to carry their physical license with them at all times.​

How do I know Maryland Mobile ID is secure?

 
Maryland Mobile ID verifies your identity by performing image comparisons and validating data on-file with MDOT MVA. This verification must be complete before a Maryland Mobile ID may be approved. Once approved, all data is stored securely on your device, protected by both hardware and software security, inaccessible to anyone but you. Only when you unlock your device can your information be presented, so in the unfortunate instance your phone is lost or stolen, no one will be able to use your Maryland Mobile ID without your authentication.​

Is my Maryland Mobile ID valid in other states or internationally?

 
Maryland Mobile ID is implemented using international standards, so any compatible readers will be able to read data from your Maryland Mobile ID with your permission. Maryland Mobile ID is a new technology and is a companion to your physical, plastic driver license or ID card, which you should continue to carry. MDOT MVA encourages people to always carry their physical ID when driving so that it can be used in interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops or incidents.​

Is there a charge to use Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet?

 
The Google Wallet app that holds Maryland Mobile ID is free to use and comes pre-installed on many Android devices. MDOT MVA is not currently charging any additional fee to use Maryland Mobile ID.

What does Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet do with my data?

 
Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet doesn't collect, track, store who you present your ID to. An encrypted version of your DL/ID information is securely stored on the mobile device when approved for Maryland Mobile ID​.

Who can I contact if I need help with my Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet?

 
​Please visit the Google Wallet help center​. 

Please note: Maryland Mobile ID is only available to individuals that have a current, valid Maryland-issued driver's license or ID card. 

How do I remove Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet from my device?

 

If you wish to remove Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet from your device, you may delete directly from the Google Wallet app or remotely from your Google Account. In the Google Wallet app, select your driver's license or state-issued ID and follow these steps:
  1. ​Tap the three dots in the top right corner.  
  2. Tap Remove and confirm.
To remove your mDL from your Android device and Google Wallet remotely:
  1. ​Visit myaccount.google.com in the Personal Info tab, scroll down to “Digital ID” which shows which credentials are on your Android devices. Click “Manage digital ID”
  2. The page will show that there is a driver’s license added to your Google Wallet but will NOT display your ID details: these are not visible to Google. Click on the trash bin icon to remotely delete the credential from your device.
  3. You will be shown a screen asking you to confirm that your ID will be deleted from your device and can be added again in the Google Wallet app. 
  4. After confirmation, your ID will be deleted from your device and Google Account.
You may also log on to myMVA​ to remove your enrollment if you do not have access to your device.

I removed Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet from my device, but I want to get it back.

 
If you previously removed Maryland Mobile ID from your device, but would like it back, open the Google Wallet app and begin a new Maryland Mobile ID request.

I have a new phone – can I transfer my Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet?

 
There is currently no transfer option for Maryland Mobile ID. You must submit a new Maryland Mobile ID request and have the request approved by MDOT MVA with every new phone. Please note:   Submitting a new request will cancel the Maryland Mobile ID on a previously used phone – Maryland Mobile ID may only be active on one phone and one paired watch at a time.

You will need to remove your driver's license or state ID card from your Google Wallet if you want to associate your driver's license or state ID card with a different Google Account, or add your driver's license or state ID card to a new device.




What should I do if I lose my device with the Maryland Mobile ID?

 
From another Android device or a web browser logged into Google.com, you may visit myaccount.google.com to delete your digital ID remotely. Alternatively, you may also logon to your myMVA account​ to pause or remove Maryland Mobile ID from your device. 

I do not want a Maryland Mobile ID; what can I do?

 
If you are not interested in Maryland Mobile ID and want all requests on your account to be rejected, please log in to your myMVA profile​. Once on the home panel, click the “More Options” link on the 'My Information' panel, then scroll to the 'Mobile Credential' panel and submit “Opt-Out” request.

Do I need a Mobile or Physical boarding pass if I have Maryland Mobile ID in Google Wallet?

 
Yes, you should always carry the mobile or physical copy of the boarding pass with the ID in Google Wallet. For additional verification, a TSA​ Agent can ask to see your Mobile or Physical boarding pass. In some instances, customers may still need to undergo enhanced screening, even if you have Maryland Mobile ID.

I am not able to physically complete the gestures required to enroll in Maryland Mobile ID on Google Wallet, what can I do?

 

If you are physically unable to complete the gestures required to enroll in Maryland Mobile ID, please contact us​ for additional assistance in completing your enrollment.​

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*Available only in select states. Google Wallet is a trademark of Google LLC. Requires Google Wallet installed on an Androi​d device shipped with softwar​e version 8.0 (Oreo) or ​higher. Currently available for use in select states at select TSA security checkpoints. Travelers should refer to checkpoint signage to confirm availability.  

For more information on verified issuer certificate Authority list (VICAL)​ please visit AAMVA's Digital Trust Service Page. Information on the ISO standards can be found on the ISO website.​
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Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway N.E., Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Call Center - 410-768-7000
Call Center - 1-800-950-1682