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Mobile Driving License

Everything you need to know about the Mobile Driving License (mDL, mdoc) based ISO/IEC 18013-5.

About Mobile Driving License

A Mobile Driving License (mDL), standardized by ISO/IEC 18013-5 is a secure digital version of a traditional driver's license stored on a smartphone. It offers the same functions as a physical license but with enhanced security and privacy features, such as encrypted data and selective disclosure.

We built the mDL lib, as an addition to our open-source identity stack. The mDL lib enables:

  • Issuers to create and sign mDL credentials.
  • Holders to receive, store and present mDL credentials
  • Verifiers to parse and verify mDL credentials
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Benefits of mDL

  • Privacy Preserving: Through selective disclosure, users can share only necessary information (e.g., age verification without showing full ID). This contributes to enhancing privacy.
  • Contactless Verification: Supports QR-code and NFC verifications.
  • Secured personal data: If a physical card is lost, or stolen, the owner has limited control over who can access their personal data, making identity theft a real risk. With a digital driver's license, access to such information is limited.
  • Always on your phone: Citizens are guaranteed to always have their driving license while they can access their phone.

mDL demo

Watch this introductory video in which we explore the Mobile Driving License standard (mDL - ISO/IEC 18103-5), its features and how to get started using mDLs.

Intro to Mobile Driver's License (ISO/IEC 18103-5 mDL)

Regulations

The main regulations covering mDLs include standards set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), particularly ISO/IEC 18013-5, as well as eIDAS 2.0 allowing citizens to use digital identity solutions like mDLs through identity wallets.

→ eIDAS 2.0 ebook

How It Works

Build end-to-end use cases or applications fast and with ease.

ISSUER SDKs & APIs

Issue / Mint

Issue digital credentials or tokens for identity & access management.

WALLET SDKs & APIs

Store / Manage

Launch or embed ID wallets that enable users to manage credentials or tokens.

VERIFIER SDKs & APIs

Verify

Verify credentials or tokens to onboard and authenticate users.

Why work with us?

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Holistic open source stack via Apache 2.
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Support for all major platforms and languages.
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Scalable, customizable, regulatory and standard compliant on-prem and cloud solutions. Support, SLAs and training available.
Compliance and Interoperability
Aligned with global standards (e.g. W3C, ISO, OIDF, IETF) and relevant regulations (e.g. eIDAS2, GDPR).

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