New York Mobile ID

New York Mobile ID

NY official digital ID

1K ratings
394 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 10, 2024
  • October 8, 2026

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Securely store and present your New York State driver license or ID digitally on your smartphone. This app offers a private, convenient way to verify your identity for accepted uses, complementing your physical ID.

✓Digital driver license and ID
✓Secure identity verification
✓Contactless presentation
✓Face ID/Touch ID/PIN security
✓Easy setup process
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What users say about New York Mobile ID

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What's New in New York Mobile ID

4.21.5

October 8, 2026

Bugfixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

Unable to verify and add

Tried 100 times to scan my ID and it never worked out

Don’t bother

The app never works. I’d give it 0 stars if possible.

Very Disappointing Experience – Apple Needs to Do Better

I am extremely disappointed with my experience using this app. I tried to register my New York Mobile ID, but the process failed and displayed an error message stating that my ID could not be registered. Instead of providing a clear explanation or a real solution, the app simply left me frustrated and unable to complete the process.

Apple should take greater responsibility for the quality of the apps available in the App Store. There should be a more thorough review process to ensure that apps work properly and provide a reliable user experience. Apple needs to clean up the App Store by reviewing and removing apps that consistently fail to work as advertised or provide a poor experience for users.

People trust the App Store and expect the apps they download to function correctly, especially when dealing with something as important as a mobile identification service. Users should not have to waste their time dealing with errors and broken registration processes.
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Do not install 4.21.5

The previous version had no issues but the latest version has multiple bugs. My workaround was using my previous iPhone with a previous version of NY Mobile ID and reenrolling my ID. I couldn’t dis enroll from 4.21.5 on my newer iPhone. So I was able to disenroll on my older device after I was successfully enrolled. This completely removed me from NY Mobile ID. I have Apple digital ID for passport so this app is useless for me now. The QR code process is outdated.
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It’s awesome but..

Was pretty useless for the past, I don’t know, year or two, because nobody accepted like this form of identification until recently. However, now that people are accepting it, it’s pretty cool. It’s just annoying that I have to go through my apps to find it, and open it, and sign in, and then pull up the share with vendor QR code. It would be much more convenient if there was a widget that just automatically accessed that with a tap on the main screen rather than having to go into the app itself every time you need to show it to someone
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Registration process fails repeatedly

Bug

App crashes on launch for some devices

Bug

Scanning back of ID not working properly

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Requested Features

3 requests

Add support for Apple Wallet

Feature

Improve reliability and reduce errors

Feature

Allow photo uploads instead of just in-app camera

Feature

FAQ

What is New York Mobile ID?

New York Mobile ID is an official state-issued digital version of your New York State driver license or ID card. It allows you to securely store and present your identity information on your smartphone for accepted uses, offering a private and contactless verification method.

How do I set up New York Mobile ID?

Setting up the app involves five simple steps: downloading and granting permissions, verifying your phone number, scanning your physical driver license or ID, capturing a selfie, and setting up app security with a PIN or biometric authentication.

Is New York Mobile ID free to use?

Yes, the New York Mobile ID app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this official state-issued digital identification.

Can I use New York Mobile ID instead of my physical ID?

New York Mobile ID serves as a companion to your physical ID. While it can be used anywhere a physical ID is accepted and verified, not all entities are equipped to verify a mobile ID. Therefore, you should continue to carry your physical ID.

What kind of security features does the app have?

The app employs robust security measures to protect your identity. Access to your Mobile ID is secured by your device's Face ID, Touch ID, or a six-digit PIN, ensuring that only you can unlock and present your digital identification.