The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) has announced the launch of Maryland Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet, allowing users to verify their identity securely at select airport security screenings. Maryland is the second state in the U.S. to offer digital licenses and IDs in Samsung Wallet.
“Maryland has long established itself as one of the leaders in the nation in advancing technology and innovation while maintaining vital safety and security standards,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “As the Maryland Department of Transportation continues to build a system that is safe and inclusive, we remain committed to offering multiple secure and convenient options for presenting your identity information that are accessible to all.”
Since the introduction of digital driver’s licenses in 2022, over 200,000 Maryland residents have added their Maryland driver’s license or state ID to their mobile wallets. Maryland Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet joins its counterparts in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet as the only digital IDs issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
Residents can now add their driver’s license or ID card to Samsung Wallet and use it at select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport PreCheck checkpoints, including those at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This digital ID is available only to individuals with a valid Maryland-issued driver’s license or ID and serves as a companion to the physical card, which residents are still advised to carry.
“The launch of Maryland Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet marks the Motor Vehicle Administration’s third partnership with a mobile wallet platform – making Maryland the second state in the nation to achieve this milestone,” said Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer. “As we grow into an increasingly digital world, the Motor Vehicle Administration continues to prioritize customer privacy without compromising convenience by offering our residents another option of digital identification.”
Samsung Wallet ensures the security of Maryland Mobile IDs through its robust hardware and software protections. The IDs are only accessible by the owner, who must unlock their phone and consent to share their information. Samsung does not have access to users’ IDs; all verification and validation of Maryland Mobile ID enrollment are managed by the MVA.
For more information about Maryland Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet, including instructions on adding and using the ID at an airport, visit the MVA website.
