Delaware looks to become first state to adopt digital driver's license

Iowa isn't the only state interested in utilizing a digital driver's license for state drivers, as Delaware also wants to roll out digital license technology. Recently, the Delaware House of Representatives passed a resolution for the DMV to consider adopting the technology, which has drawn security and privacy concerns.

The MorphoTrust vendor is developing a pilot program that could be used by multiple states, giving smartphone owners the opportunity of using a secure app to show their license. The digital license would not replace physical plastic hard copies - and would join the ability for drivers to already show an electronic proof of insurance.

"We anticipated this shift a couple years ago, and are pleased that this process has reached a stage today where we are talking with many of the 42 states that we supply with physical licenses about piloting the concept," said Jenny Openshaw, VP of MorphoTrust, in an interview with SecurityDocumentWorld. "Of course, Iowa is the state that is furthest down that road."