New York Mobile ID launched: An app that can replace your physical ID

No need to fumble for your ID, you can now use your phone!

New York Mobile ID launched: An app that can replace your physical ID
New York Mobile ID
  • New York State residents can use the New York Mobile ID app to replace their state ID, driver’s license, or learner’s permit.
  • You can get the New York Mobile ID app for both Android and iOS.
  • New York Mobile ID will be accepted locally, as well as at TSA security checkpoints in almost 30 participating airports.

You know the digital age is upon us when you start seeing states replacing physical IDs with mobile applications. While this is not a widespread practice quite yet, we are moving in that direction, and New York State is among the first to implement such a solution. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the availability of the New York Mobile ID app.

The New York Mobile ID app is a “highly secure digital version” of your state identification. It is available to all New York State residents with a driver’s license, learner’s permit, or ID. It’s also available for both Android and iOS users.