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North Dakota Mobile ID is a voluntary, secure, digitized version of your North Dakota- issued driver license or identification card available in Google Wallet. North Dakota Mobile ID offers even more security than the physical, plastic DL/ID because you get to choose what personal information you share with others. It is only available to individuals who have a current, valid North Dakota-issued driver license or state-issued identification card.

You must have an eligible North Dakota driver license or state-issued identification card.

To enroll you must have:

• A valid and easily readable North Dakota driver license or state-issued ID card
• Google Wallet installed on an Android device shipped with software version 9.0 or higher  
• An authentication method for your device (e.g. fingerprint or PIN)
• Have a current, valid North Dakota driver license or state ID
• Your device region set to United States
• A $5 dollar fee is required to register your driver license or ID with North Dakota Mobile ID.

For minimum system requirements, please visit the Google Wallet Help Center.

The state of North Dakota requires residents to pay a fee of $5 to obtain a mobile driver license. This fee is paid one time per renewal cycle of your physical license should you choose to get a mobile driver license. The state will not issue a refund for the $5 fee after your mDL is successfully provisioned to a Digital Wallet. 

For residents who have not previously prepaid, you will be directed to the official North Dakota State website to complete the payment once the State has approved your request to add a mobile driver license. You can cancel your request at any time before completing payment without being charged. 

The fee is payable to NDDOT. The Digital Wallet does not receive any portion of this fee. 

To get North Dakota Mobile ID on your Android device, start with the Google Wallet app. Google Wallet can also be downloaded in Google Play. You must have Google Wallet installed to continue.  

1. On your Android device, open the Google Wallet app.
2. Tap the Add to Wallet button.
3. Tap ID Card and choose your state.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to scan the front and back of your license or ID.

A $5 dollar fee is required to register your DL or ID with North Dakota Mobile ID. For more information, visit the FAQ titled, "Is there a charge to use North Dakota Mobile ID in Google Wallet?" on this page.

For more information about using Google Wallet, visit the Google Help Center.

After your request has been approved and your payment is successfully processed, you will see your North Dakota Mobile ID in the Google Wallet app.

Make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements listed in the Google Wallet Help Center. 

For assistance with scanning the barcode please follow the tips provided on the Google Wallet Help Center.

The verification process involves capturing a photo of the front and back of your physical card. If you don’t have one, you can request a duplicate driver license or ID card through NDDOT Online Services or visiting a NDDOT Driver License office. There is an $8 duplicate card fee.

For most users, approval will happen same-day. For others, additional verification may be needed by visiting NDDOT Online Services.

In some cases, additional verification will be needed to participate in North Dakota Mobile ID. Many customers will receive instructions from Google Wallet and will be able to verify through NDDOT Online Services.  

Sometimes this will require a confirmation code that will be sent to you by mail. If your case requires additional verification, you will receive a notification from Wallet with directions on how to move forward.  

What are the most common reasons customers can’t add their driver license/IDs to their device?

• The lighting around your video matters: don’t take your video in a vehicle; use a blank (wall) background
• Hats and glasses can interfere with provisioning
• Take the photo of your license/ID on a neutral background (plain desk or table), no tablecloths
• Be sure you are using your most recent license or ID when taking the photo 

Try to submit the request again. Make sure the lighting is good, and you follow the instructions until the end. If you continue to get rejected, please contact us at dl@nd.gov or 1-855-633-6835.

North Dakota Mobile ID is voluntary and serves as a companion to your physical, plastic driver license/ID - it is not a replacement of the physical card and you must continue to carry your physical driver license/ID with you. This is determined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Please visit TSA.gov for the most up to date support for IDs in Google Wallet.

No, you are not required to have a Real ID to add your ID to Google Wallet.

NDDOT MVA created North Dakota Mobile ID 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 your physical DL/ID is used to verify your identity. Because this technology is new, many businesses and organizations may not be aware of how to use it or have not yet developed a process to accept North Dakota Mobile ID, so customers should continue to always carry their physical DL/ID.  

NDDOT will continually work with entities that frequently use DL/IDs to familiarize them with North Dakota Mobile ID and its uses. Over time, we expect mobile ID acceptance to grow. At this time North Dakota Mobile ID is accepted only at the TSA terminals around the country. This is determined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Please visit TSA.gov for the most up to date support for IDs in Google Wallet.

Information is all shared digitally, so you do not need to show or hand over your device to present your ID in Google Wallet.

1. Present with Near-Field Communication (NFC)
2. Ensure that NFC and Bluetooth are enabled on your device.  
3. Unlock and hold the top of your device near the identity reader.
4. Your device screen displays the information that will be shared.
5. Authenticate to verify it’s you  
6. A check mark appears when you successfully present your driver license or state-issued ID.

Present with QR

1. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device.  
2. Open up Google Wallet and select your driver license or state-issued ID
3. Click “View Code” to bring up the QR code
4. Scan the code on the identity reader
5. Your device screen displays the information that will be shared.
6. Authenticate to verify it’s you  
7. A check mark appears when you successfully present your driver license or state-issued ID.

For more information on presenting your Mobile ID visit the Google Wallet Support Page. 

No, law enforcement does not accept North Dakota Mobile ID, users should continue to carry their physical license with them at all times.

North Dakota Mobile ID verifies your identity by performing image comparisons and validating data on-file with NDDOT. This verification must be complete before a North Dakota Mobile ID may be approved. Once approved, all data is stored securely on your device, protected by both hardware and software security, inaccessible to anyone but you. Only when you unlock your device can your information be presented, so in the unfortunate instance your phone is lost or stolen, no one will be able to use your North Dakota Mobile ID without your authentication.

North Dakota Mobile ID is implemented using international standards, so any compatible readers will be able to read data from your North Dakota Mobile ID with your permission. North Dakota Mobile ID is a new technology and is a companion to your physical, plastic driver license or ID card, which you should continue to carry. ND encourages people to always carry their physical ID when driving so that it can be used in interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops or incidents.

North Dakota Mobile ID in Google Wallet doesn't collect, track, store who you present your ID to. An encrypted version of your driver license/ID information is securely stored on the mobile device when approved for North Dakota Mobile ID. 

Please visit the Google Wallet help center.  

Please note: North Dakota Mobile ID is only available to individuals that have a current, valid North Dakota-issued driver license or ID card.

If you wish to remove North Dakota Mobile ID in Google Wallet from your device, you may delete directly from the Google Wallet app or remotely from your Google Account. In the Google Wallet app, select your driver license or state-issued ID and follow these steps:

1. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.  
2. Tap Remove and confirm.

To remove your mDL from your Android device and Google Wallet remotely:

1. Visit myaccount.google.com in the Personal Info tab, scroll down to “Digital ID” which shows which credentials are on your Android devices. Click “Manage digital ID.”
2. The page will show that there is a driver license added to your Google Wallet but will NOT display your ID details: these are not visible to Google. Click on the trash bin icon to remotely delete the credential from your device.
3. You will be shown a screen asking you to confirm that your ID will be deleted from your device and can be added again in the Google Wallet app.
4. After confirmation, your ID will be deleted from your device and Google Account.

You may also log on to NDDOT Online Services to remove your enrollment if you do not have access to your device. 

There is currently no transfer option for North Dakota Mobile ID. You must submit a new North Dakota Mobile ID request and have the request approved by NDDOT with every new phone. Please note: Submitting a new request will cancel the North Dakota Mobile ID on a previously used phone – North Dakota Mobile ID may only be active on one phone and one paired watch at a time.

You will need to remove your driver license or state ID card from your Google Wallet if you want to associate your driver license or state ID card with a different Google Account or add your driver license or state ID card to a new device.

Click the following link for information on how to remove your driver license or state ID card from Google Wallet.

From another Android device or a web browser logged into Google.com, you may visit myaccount.google.com to delete your digital ID remotely. Alternatively, you may also visit the Driver License Mobile Identification System to pause or remove North Dakota Mobile ID from your device.  

Adding your North Dakota driver’s license or state ID to Google Wallet is voluntary. If you are not interested in adding your DL or ID to your device, there is nothing you need to do.

Yes, you should always carry the mobile or physical copy of the boarding pass with the ID in Google Wallet. For additional verification, a TSA Agent can ask to see your mobile or physical boarding pass. In some instances, customers may still need to undergo enhanced screening, even if you have North Dakota Mobile ID.

If you are physically unable to complete the gestures required to enroll in North Dakota Mobile ID, please contact us at dl@nd.gov or 1-855-633-6835.