Montana residents can now use digital driver’s licenses as of September 1, 2025. The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has launched the Montana Mobile ID program, allowing residents to carry a secure digital version of their driver’s license or state-issued ID on their smartphones via Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. The program, authorized by House Bill 519 in 2023, is optional and free to download for all licensed drivers.
These Mobile IDs can be used at MVD exam stations with check-in kiosks, over 250 TSA airport checkpoints nationwide, and for age verification at participating businesses.
The digital ID supports touchless transactions, selective information sharing (e.g., age verification without revealing other personal details), and is encrypted with biometric or device passcode protection. Verification records stay on the user’s device and are not stored by the state or wallet providers.
Not all businesses, law enforcement agencies, or states accept mobile IDs yet, so carrying a physical license is still recommended. The Montana Highway Patrol is expected to gain verification capability by the end of 2025.
The Montana Mobile ID Verifier app, available on iOS and Android, allows businesses to verify mobile IDs without additional hardware. Other verification options include Credence ID-Tap2, net-Veriscan, and Zebra barcode scanners.
To add a Mobile ID, residents download the Montana Mobile ID app, scan their physical license, take a selfie for facial verification, and, according to some sources, pay a one-time fee of $19.99. The digital ID remains valid for 10 years or until the physical license expires.
For more details or to register, visit the MVD website at dojmt.gov or mvdmt.gov.
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