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Iowa MOBILE ID IN SAMSUNG WALLET

EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO.

You can now add your driver's license or ID to Samsung Wallet. It is free, optional, and acts as a companion to your physical ID. It does not replace it, so you should still carry your physical ID.

You can use your Iowa Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet at participating TSA checkpoints including the Des Moines and Eastern Iowa airports as well as other participating businesses. Instead of presenting your physical ID, open your mobile ID, authenticate, and either tap or display the QR code for verification. It's a fast, easy, and secure process.

Convenient

Everything is on your phone, now your ID is too.
Mobile ID is a trusted, government-issued digital identity.
Mobile ID uses NFC or a QR code to initiate the sharing and verification of information, offering a contactless method for verifying identity.

Secure

During enrollment, users are required to upload their physical ID and a live selfie to check against their DOT profile.
With fingerprint or PIN required for access, and with Samsung Knox on your Galaxy phone, your mobile ID is secure.
The personal information from your driver’s license or ID is encrypted.

Private

Mobile ID keeps user data secure and ensures the privacy of personal information by only storing it within the state system of record and on the user’s device.
You are in control as you decide what information you share.
Your personal information cannot be accessed by Samsung or the state issuing authority, nor can they see when or where you use your mobile ID.

Who can use it?

Any Iowa resident with a valid, legible driver’s license or state-issued photo ID is eligible. At launch, driver's licenses or IDs can be added to the Galaxy devices listed below.

Galaxy S Series - S20 or later
Galaxy Z Series - Z Flip 5G, Z Fold 5G, Z Flip 2, and Fold 2 or later
Galaxy A Series - A53, A54

*Iowa Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet is only available on devices running Android 12 or above. For the current list of eligible devices, visit the Samsung FAQ page.

HOW DO I GET Iowa MOBILE ID IN SAMSUNG WALLET?

Open the Samsung Wallet app to the "Quick Access" tab, tap the "+" button, select "Digital IDs" and tap the "Drivers License/State ID" icon.

Scan the front and back of your driver's license or ID then tap "Next."

Follow the onscreen instructions for your face scan.

Tap "submit" and authenticate via fingerprint or pin.

To enroll in Iowa Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet, you will need your physical card. The temporary paper driver’s license or ID cannot be used for enrollment.

HOW DO I USE MY Iowa MOBILE ID IN SAMSUNG WALLET?

You have two options to present you digital ID:

NFC: Tap your phone near the reader. Your phone will then display the requested information to you. You will need to authenticate (via biometrics or pin) and consent to sharing this information.
QR: Open the Samsung Wallet app to the ‘Quick access’ tab, select your mobile driver’s license/ID, and authenticate to open the card details page. Select "view QR code“ and display it for the QR code reader to scan. Your phone will display the requested information to you. You will need to authenticate (via biometrics or pin) and consent to sharing this information.

Note: Some airport checkpoints may require additional verification before you can clear the TSA checkpoint.

WHERE CAN I USE MY Iowa MOBILE ID IN SAMSUNG WALLET?

Iowa Mobile ID was created as a platform that any business, government entity, or law enforcement agency can adopt and use to verify a person’s identity -- the same way they use your physical card today. It is considered an acceptable form of identity verification by the State of Iowa and can be used in any context in which you would use your physical ID to verify your age or identity.

You can use your Iowa Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet at participating TSA checkpoints including the Des Moines and Eastern Iowa airports as well as other participating businesses.

You can look for the Iowa Mobile ID logo on a business’ window or door, or simply ask if they accept it. View businesses that have notified the Iowa DOT that they are ready to accept Iowa Mobile ID.

Not all businesses are able to verify Iowa Mobile ID yet, so you should still keep your physical ID as a back-up.

Note: At participating locations, you may have two options to present you digital ID, via NFC (tap) and/or via QR code.

Frequently asked questions

For additional information, visit the Samsung Wallet page.

Mobile ID Terms and Conditions

Can I add my Iowa Mobile ID to my Samsung Watch?

Currently, Iowa Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet is only supported on certain Samsung phones but will be available on the Galaxy Watch soon.

How many driver's licenses or IDs can I add to Samsung Wallet?

One driver's license or ID from a state issuing authority can be added to Samsung Wallet.

I'm having issues with the Face Scan, what should I do?

To help Iowa DOT confirm your identity, a face scan will need to be captured. If you are having issues completing this step, please consider doing the following:

Stand in front of a plain background.
Make sure there's enough lighting around you.
Remove any accessories that may obstruct your face (i.e. masks & sunglasses).
Hold your camera steady at eye level.
Ensure your entire face is in the frame.

Does law enforcement accept Iowa Mobile IDs?

We are working with law enforcement agencies on how they can implement verification processes for Iowa Mobile ID. As not all law enforcement agencies will accept Iowa Mobile ID at launch, you should still carry your physical card.

What happens to my Iowa Mobile ID in Samsung Wallet if I get a new phone?

Your Iowa Mobile ID cannot be transferred to another device. If you get a new Samsung Wallet-eligible phone and attempt to add your driver's license or ID to Samsung Wallet on the new device with the same Samsung Account, you will be asked whether you want to delete your Iowa Mobile ID from your old phone. By clicking "Yes" your mobile driver's license or ID will be deleted from your old device, and you will then be able to add it to your new one.

If you are using a new Samsung account on your new phone, you will be asked to delete your Iowa Mobile ID from your old phone manually. Please see the response to "How do I remove my Iowa Mobile ID from Samsung Wallet?" for instructions on mobile ID removal.

What information will be sent when I use my Iowa Mobile ID?

The specific information that is sent to entities when you present your Iowa Mobile ID depends on what is needed for each case. Some entities may request to see more information than others, but Samsung will only provide the information that is requested and required. You are always in control of your information and can accept or decline a request.

How do I remove my Iowa Mobile ID from Samsung Wallet?

You can remove your Iowa Mobile ID both from within the Samsung Wallet app and remotely.

How to remove your Iowa Mobile ID from Samsung Wallet:

Open the Samsung Wallet App.
From the "Quick access" tab, scroll to and click on your mobile driver's license or ID. You will be prompted to verify your identity either via fingerprint or PIN.
Click the 3 dots on the top right of the ID card details screen to open the overflow menu.
Click on the "Delete" option.

How to remove your Iowa Mobile ID remotely:

Log into the SmartThings Find site ("https://smartthingsfind.samsung.com/login") with your Samsung account information.
Select your mobile device.
Click either "Erase data" or "Lock" to reset or temporarily lock your device, which will disable your mobile ID.

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