IDEMIA Public Security Partners with West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles and Samsung to Bring Mobile ID to Samsung Wallet in West Virginia

West Virginia residents can now access their secure and trusted West Virginia Mobile ID from their Samsung Wallet

RESTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA Public Security North America, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Samsung, is proud to announce the launch of the West Virginia Mobile ID to Samsung Wallet.

West Virginia Residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet on a Samsung Galaxy device¹ and use the credential to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA checkpoints at participating airports across the country.

The launch of West Virginia mobile ID in the Samsung Wallet will continue to streamline interactions with businesses and various service providers with elevated convenience and security. West Virginia residents can easily access their mobile ID in the Samsung Wallet by tapping their phone near the mobile ID reader or having the mobile ID reader scan the QR code. West Virginians can also continue to access their mobile ID through the free West Virginia Mobile ID app, which IDEMIA built and rolled out for West Virginia in December 2024.

"We're excited to expand our partnership with Samsung and West Virginia to provide West Virgina residents with another convenient and trusted way to use their mobile ID credentials through the Samsung mobile wallet. This collaboration underscores IDEMIA's commitment to accelerating the adoption of mobile IDs. Integrating identification credentials into everyday devices like smartphones is a game-changer for digital identity and security. It's not just about convenience; it's about empowering residents with seamless and secure access to their credentials whenever they need them," Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity North America. "With security at the forefront, mobile IDs ensure personal information can only be accessed and shared if the user agrees to."

The launch of mobile ID in West Virginia demonstrates IDEMIA's ongoing efforts to advance digital identity and solutions for public and private sector use. Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, Mississippi, and New York are additional states that have rolled out IDEMIA's mobile ID technology.

To learn more about West Virginia's mobile ID and how to place it in the Samsung Wallet, click here.

About IDEMIA Public Security North America   
IDEMIA Public Security North America is a leader in identity security and authentication services to governments and private companies operating in North America. Our mission is to Unlock the World, Make It Safer - helping people access what matters most, more quickly, more safely, and more securely, in both the physical and the digital worlds. Our best-in-class technology helps to authenticate and secure physical and digital transactions. IDEMIA is recognized by the National Institute of Standards (NIST) as a top-ranking participant in the Institute's passenger facilitation simulation testing as well as in its regular Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) rankings, reinforcing the trustworthiness and reliability of IDEMIA's facial recognition solutions for government and consumers alike.   

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Media contact:   
Genevieve de Vera       
IDEMIA Public Security North America 
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¹ Mobile Driver's License in the Samsung Wallet is currently only valid at select TSA checkpoints and does not replace physical license or identification card. Locations that accept Mobile Driver's are expected to expand over time. Visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for more information.

SOURCE IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC