TokenWorks and ONEPROOF have completed the largest commercial deployment of mobile driver’s license (mDL) verification technology in North America, rolling out their solution across more than 15,000 Android-based devices at over 7,500 business locations. The implementation marks a significant milestone in enabling age-restricted businesses to verify digital IDs issued by state departments of motor vehicles (DMVs) using existing hardware.
Nationwide Rollout for Age-Restricted Businesses
The software integration brings mDL verification capabilities to bars, clubs, liquor stores, vape shops, dispensaries, and casinos without the need for new physical equipment. The system uses ONEPROOF’s verification platform, which is compliant with ISO/IEC 18013-5 and ISO/IEC 18013-7 standards for mobile driver’s license interoperability and security.
“Merchants selling age restricted products… can now accommodate patrons who forgot their physical driver’s license,” said Charles Cagliostro, President of TokenWorks. Madhu Goundla, CEO of ONEPROOF, added, “Until now, only a handful of places were equipped to accept mobile driver’s licenses, but this partnership makes mDL acceptance a reality at scale.”
The Executive Director of the Secure Technology Alliance, Christina Hulka, noted that “90% of North America either has an mDL program or is actively working on one,” underscoring the market readiness for broader adoption of mobile identity credentials.
Expanding the Digital ID Ecosystem
The deployment demonstrates that large-scale mDL verification is technically feasible and commercially viable across a diverse set of retail and hospitality environments. By focusing on a software-first integration, TokenWorks and ONEPROOF have provided a pathway for businesses to support mDL acceptance without costly infrastructure upgrades, potentially accelerating adoption as more states launch or expand their programs.
The rollout also aligns with the broader trend toward digital identity solutions in the United States, where state-issued mDLs are gradually complementing physical driver’s licenses. As these programs expand, the ability for private-sector businesses to verify mDLs in real-world commercial settings is expected to play a key role in driving public trust and usage.
While this initiative focuses on age-restricted commerce, its success offers insights that could inform other large-scale identity verification deployments, both in the private sector and in future public service applications.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team
