Trusted digital IDs for modern governments

Q: How do digital IDs help states modernize government services?

Digital IDs make it easier for residents to access services while helping states instantly verify identities. They reduce fraud, streamline workflows, and support faster, more reliable service delivery across agencies.

Q: Are digital IDs secure?

Yes. Digital IDs use strong cryptography, device-level protections, and tamper-resistant formats to prevent forgery and misuse. Each credential can be verified without exposing sensitive systems.

Q: How do digital IDs protect resident privacy?

Digital IDs support selective disclosure, meaning residents share only the information needed for a specific interaction. Personal data stays private by default and under the resident’s control.

Q: Can digital IDs work with existing state systems?

Yes. Digital IDs integrate with legacy systems, identity gateways, and single sign-on tools. States can adopt them without replacing existing infrastructure.

Q: What standards does SpruceID support?

SpruceID builds on open standards, including ISO/IEC 18013-5 and 18013-7 for mobile driver’s licenses, W3C Verifiable Credentials, SD-JWT, and NIST guidelines. This ensures interoperability, security, and long-term flexibility.

Q: Where are digital IDs used today?

A growing number of states utilize digital IDs for services such as licensing, benefits verification, workforce programs, age verification, and secure access to government systems.

Give residents a secure way to prove who they are – online or in person – while reducing fraud, and simplifying every service experience.

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Designed for trust and usability

Secure, private, and effortless identity for online and in-person services

Combat AI fraud

Digital credentials block deepfakes and synthetic IDs with cryptographic security.

Combat AI fraud

Digital credentials block deepfakes and synthetic IDs with cryptographic security.

Combat AI fraud

Digital credentials block deepfakes and synthetic IDs with cryptographic security.

Built for online use

Designed for digital services – unlike plastic cards – so trust scales online.

Built for online use

Designed for digital services – unlike plastic cards – so trust scales online.

Built for online use

Designed for digital services – unlike plastic cards – so trust scales online.

Works across agencies

One trusted credential reduces re-verification and simplifies service delivery.

Works across agencies

One trusted credential reduces re-verification and simplifies service delivery.

Works across agencies

One trusted credential reduces re-verification and simplifies service delivery.

More accessible services

Let residents access services from anywhere, saving time for staff and users.

More accessible services

Let residents access services from anywhere, saving time for staff and users.

More accessible services

Let residents access services from anywhere, saving time for staff and users.

Fast and convenient

Instant verification replaces slow forms and manual review queues.

Fast and convenient

Instant verification replaces slow forms and manual review queues.

Fast and convenient

Instant verification replaces slow forms and manual review queues.

No surveillance

Verification stays on-device, so issuers cannot track usage or locations.

No surveillance

Verification stays on-device, so issuers cannot track usage or locations.

No surveillance

Verification stays on-device, so issuers cannot track usage or locations.

Real-time verification

Secure checks take seconds, reducing delays across agencies and programs.

Real-time verification

Secure checks take seconds, reducing delays across agencies and programs.

Real-time verification

Secure checks take seconds, reducing delays across agencies and programs.

Future-ready design

Interoperable standards ensure your ID system keeps up with new threats.

Future-ready design

Interoperable standards ensure your ID system keeps up with new threats.

Future-ready design

Interoperable standards ensure your ID system keeps up with new threats.

Strong privacy control

Users share only what’s needed, keeping sensitive data fully in residents’ hands.

Strong privacy control

Users share only what’s needed, keeping sensitive data fully in residents’ hands.

Strong privacy control

Users share only what’s needed, keeping sensitive data fully in residents’ hands.

Success stories

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Case Study: California Mobile Driver’s Licenses

Proven at scale

California has issued over 3.5 million mDLs, making it one of the largest digital ID deployments in the country.

Top-rated user experience

The mDL app maintains a 4.8-star rating with 100,000+ reviews, demonstrating strong resident satisfaction.

Trusted for verifications

State and federal agencies and partners rely on the mDL for secure, fast, and privacy-preserving identity checks.

Case Study: California Mobile Driver’s Licenses

Proven at scale

California has issued over 3.5 million mDLs, making it one of the largest digital ID deployments in the country.

Top-rated user experience

The mDL app maintains a 4.8-star rating with 100,000+ reviews, demonstrating strong resident satisfaction.

Trusted for verifications

State and federal agencies and partners rely on the mDL for secure, fast, and privacy-preserving identity checks.

Case Study: California Mobile Driver’s Licenses

Proven at scale

California has issued over 3.5 million mDLs, making it one of the largest digital ID deployments in the country.

Top-rated user experience

The mDL app maintains a 4.8-star rating with 100,000+ reviews, demonstrating strong resident satisfaction.

Trusted for verifications

State and federal agencies and partners rely on the mDL for secure, fast, and privacy-preserving identity checks.

Case Study: California Mobile Driver’s Licenses

Proven at scale

California has issued over 3.5 million mDLs, making it one of the largest digital ID deployments in the country.

Top-rated user experience

The mDL app maintains a 4.8-star rating with 100,000+ reviews, demonstrating strong resident satisfaction.

Trusted for verifications

State and federal agencies and partners rely on the mDL for secure, fast, and privacy-preserving identity checks.

Stronger verification, less fraud

Stop deepfakes, synthetic identities, and impersonation with secure, cryptographic credentials.

Build trust into every service—from licensing to benefits to online access.

smartphone-successfully-presenting-a-digital-state-id-via-nfc

Stronger verification, less fraud

Stop deepfakes, synthetic identities, and impersonation with secure, cryptographic credentials.

Build trust into every service—from licensing to benefits to online access.

Stronger verification, less fraud

Stop deepfakes, synthetic identities, and impersonation with secure, cryptographic credentials.

Build trust into every service—from licensing to benefits to online access.

Privacy built in, not added on

Residents control what they share and verifications stay on-device, not in a database.

Meet compliance requirements without tracking or storing sensitive data.

smartphone-showing-a-selective-dislcosure-sheet

Privacy built in, not added on

Residents control what they share and verifications stay on-device, not in a database.

Meet compliance requirements without tracking or storing sensitive data.

Privacy built in, not added on

Residents control what they share and verifications stay on-device, not in a database.

Meet compliance requirements without tracking or storing sensitive data.

Your guide to modern digital trust

Learn how mDLs, VDCs, open standards, verification flows, and policy frameworks work together to support modern public services.

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Your guide to modern digital trust

Learn how mDLs, VDCs, open standards, verification flows, and policy frameworks work together to support modern public services.

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Your guide to modern digital trust

Learn how mDLs, VDCs, open standards, verification flows, and policy frameworks work together to support modern public services.

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Flexible user wallet choices

Issue credentials to Apple, Google, Samsung, or a custom wallet.

No vendor lock-in—your program stays open, interoperable, and future-ready.

Flexible user wallet choices

Issue credentials to Apple, Google, Samsung, or a custom wallet.

No vendor lock-in—your program stays open, interoperable, and future-ready.

Flexible user wallet choices

Issue credentials to Apple, Google, Samsung, or a custom wallet.

No vendor lock-in—your program stays open, interoperable, and future-ready.

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Secure by design

Standards-based solutions that strengthen confidence in government services.

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Secure by design

Standards-based solutions that strengthen confidence in government services.

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Secure by design

Standards-based solutions that strengthen confidence in government services.

Selected reads

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Policy Momentum for Digital ID

The Technology Powering Digital Identity

Practical Digital Identity in America

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a digital ID?

A digital ID is a secure, verifiable credential, such as a mobile driver’s license (mDL), that allows residents to prove their identity online or in person. It reduces reliance on paper documents and manual identity checks.

What is a digital ID?

How do digital IDs help states modernize government services?