W.Va. Residents Can Now Access Driver’s Licenses Through Their Cell Phones

West Virginia residents can now access their driver’s licenses and certain other state-issued forms of identification through their mobile phones.

On Tuesday, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the launch of its new mobile ID (mID) program.

The program allows residents to “store and manage their identification credentials on their smartphones” through an Apple or Google Play app, according to a Tuesday DMV press release.

Residents will be able to use their mIDs during airport security screenings, and when they attempt to purchase age-restricted products, according to the press release.

Gov. Jim Justice announced the program’s launch during a virtual press briefing Tuesday.

“This is one of the ways that we’re using modern technology to make life easier and safer for West Virginians,” he said. “Prioritizing innovation, customer service and modern solutions for our residents.”

The mID program “will only enhance the citizen experience by moving the state in a direction that keeps us moving forward with more advanced technology,” DMV Commissioner Everett Frazier said in the Tuesday press release.

More than 10 other states already offer some form of mobile ID, with others actively developing similar programs.

Residents can access the program by downloading the West Virginia mID app for free in the Apple App Store, or through Google Play.

For more information, visit the DMV website.