According to the Keesing Technologies website, there is interest in replacing physical driver's licenses with mobile licenses on smartphones. States passing laws or exploring it include New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Georgia and Tennessee.
Google and Samsung are integrating mobile IDs into users' digital wallets.
The advantage claimed for mobile driver's licenses is they can be securely stored on smartphones, conveniently accessible for identification. They are equipped with advanced security features - including biometric authentication, encryption and remote verification capabilities - making them more resistive to fraud and tampering.
Adoption of mobile driver's licenses is a problem for people without smartphones. Civil liberties and privacy advocates have raised questions about the technology and the need for safeguards. Privacy and security concerns must be addressed before this technology can be widely adopted.