Central ND News

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced the launch of North Dakota Mobile ID, a digital option that allows residents to add their driver’s license or state identification card to their mobile device’s wallet. This new feature enables users to present their IDs using Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet at more than 250 TSA airports nationwide, as well as in businesses and certain online applications.

According to NDDOT Director Ron Henke, “We’re excited to offer North Dakota residents this new and convenient option to securely present their driver’s licenses and state IDs using their devices. This technology will allow users to quickly display their ID and have transparency over the personal information they share.”

Mobile ID is not a replacement for physical licenses or identification cards. Residents are still required to carry their physical license while driving. When presenting an ID in person, users retain possession of their device.

Henke also stated, “The NDDOT will continually work with businesses that frequently use driver’s licenses and identification cards to familiarize them with North Dakota Mobile IDs and their uses. We expect acceptance to grow as North Dakota Mobile IDs become more popular across the state.”

To obtain a mobile driver’s license, residents must pay a $5 fee per renewal cycle of the physical license. The fee is non-refundable once the mobile license is provisioned in a digital wallet. For those who have not prepaid, payment instructions will be provided after the request for a mobile driver’s license has been reviewed by the state.