myColorado® Mobile Driver License (mDL)

A secure, convenient way to get through TSA

Coloradans with a state-issued driver license or identification card can add their mDL to their myColorado® app and use it to provide proof of identity at Denver International Airport TSA checkpoints and more than 250 participating airports when traveling outside of Colorado.

The myColorado mDL is a new digital credential that is separate from the app’s flagship Colorado Digital ID™. Both are available in the myColorado Wallet, but only the mDL is accepted by TSA. Learn more about the differences below.

How to add your myColorado mDL

How to present your myColorado mDL

myColorado mDL vs. Colorado Digital ID

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

the wallet screen highlighting the myColorado mDL next to a full screen view of the mDL

Wherever you go, take myColorado

Convenience

No need to hand over your physical ID and boarding pass. TSA’s checkpoint reader verifies your identity, flight details, and screening type. Verification is contactless with a quick QR code scan and photo for facial matching.

Privacy & Control

With selective disclosure, you can prove you are who you say you are without handing over your physical ID card that displays all of your information. Your data is never tracked or shared with advertisers or other commercial entities.

Security

Your myColorado mDL is built to rigorous security requirements of the ISO/IEC 18013-5 international standard. Heavy encryption, and biometric device protection help safeguard your identity data.

Get TSA ready for the smoothest experience.

Add your mDL

Update your myColorado® app and add your mDL before heading to the airport. This ensures you have the latest app version and full functionality prior to TSA screening.

Know the difference

Remember that the Colorado Digital ID is for in-state use only while the myColorado mDL is the one to use at TSA.

Bring a backup

Always carry your physical driver license or state-issued ID card as a backup. The myColorado mDL is not a replacement for your physical ID.

Getting Started with myColorado mDL

How to add your myColorado mDL

Adding your mDL to the myColorado Wallet

Current myColorado users: Update your myColorado app to the latest version. Sign in to your myColorado account and have your physical ID card ready.
New users: Download myColorado from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). Open the app and follow the prompts to create your myColorado account. You'll need your physical Colorado driver license or state-issued ID.
Note: The myColorado mDL requires iOS 17.0 or Android 13.0 or higher.

Step 1

Tap Add your myColorado mDL in the Wallet.

myColorado wallet screen listing credentials, including a blue "Add your myColorado mDL" prompt card.

Step 2

Review the details and tap Add mDL.

myColorado mDL intro screen listing required steps, links to Terms of use, and "Add mDL" or "Not now" buttons.

Step 3

Scan the front and back of your physical ID, and take a selfie.

App camera screen prompting to scan the front of an ID with instructions to place ID on a dark, well-lit surface.

Step 4

Review your information and tap Continue.

Review your information screen with links to information to be shared and button to "Continue".

Your information will be shared with the Colorado DMV for verification.

Note: Approval from the DMV may take a short amount of time. If there are any problems or additional review needed to issue your mDL, additional instructions will be displayed in the app.

Once approved, your mDL will appear on the Wallet screen as myColorado mDL.

How to present your myColorado mDL

Open the myColorado app, sign in to your account and follow the steps below.

Step 1

Tap myColorado mDL from the Wallet.

myColorado wallet displaying myColorado mDL

Step 2

Tap Present QR code.

mDL detail screen for a sample user showing Status, Latest Activity, and Present QR code button.

Step 3

Allow the reader device to scan your QR code.

mDL detail screen with QR code and instructions to "Scan at reader"

Step 4

Review the information requested and tap Approve.

mDL detail screen with information requested by reader device and option to Approve or Deny

Note: If you select Deny, you may be asked to scan again, or provide a different form of identification.

Once the information is sent, you will see a Success message with a checkmark on your device, indicating that your information was successfully exchanged.

myColorado mDL vs. Colorado Digital ID

To help you understand the differences between the new myColorado mDL and the Colorado Digital ID, review the table below. Each form of digital identification is designed for different situations. The myColorado mDL meets the international ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard for identity verification at TSA checkpoints and elsewhere, while the Colorado Digital ID remains available for in-state proof of ID, age, and address at Colorado businesses and state agencies.

myColorado mDL

Used at TSA checkpoints and anywhere mDLs are accepted

Colorado Digital ID

Used for in-state proof of ID, age, and address at Colorado businesses and state agencies

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General Information

What is an mDL?

A mobile driver license (mDL) is a digital version of your physical driver license or state-issued ID card, stored securely on your smartphone. Unlike a simple photo or scan, an mDL is a cryptographically secured, government-issued credential that meets the ISO/IEC 18013-5 international standard — the same standard recognized by TSA for airport identity verification.

Your mDL stores the same information as your physical license and can be scanned by participating verifiers directly from your phone using the myColorado Wallet located in the bottom left corner of the app.

You are in control of when and what information is released to any reader. Your information is not shared until you authorize the transfer of data from your smartphone.

Is the myColorado mDL the same as the Colorado ID in other DMV-approved digital wallets?

Yes, the myColorado mDL adheres to the same technical standards and information sources as the mDL or Colorado ID you may have seen or used with other DMV-approved digital wallets. The myColorado mDL does not share your personal information without permission.

We believe in meeting you where you are — and since over 40% of the state’s adult population already uses myColorado, we’re bringing the latest in digital identification technology straight to your fingertips! The myColorado Wallet lets you conveniently store all your digital licenses, cards and documents in one secure place. Manage everything from vehicle registrations and titles to Colorado Parks and Wildlife licenses and the new mDL.

To ensure a true "no-wrong-door" approach to state services, Coloradans can also choose to add their mDL in up to two DMV-approved digital wallet they choose.

Is an mDL a replacement for a physical ID?

Not yet — but it’s a powerful complement to it. You should still carry your physical driver license or state-issued ID for interactions with law enforcement, government agencies, and businesses that haven’t yet adopted mDL readers.

State law requires an individual to carry their physical driver license when operating a motor vehicle - even when they have the mDL.

Can I present the myColorado mDL to law enforcement?

At this time, most Colorado law enforcement agencies do not accept the myColorado mDL, but you can present and share your Colorado Digital ID™, which is why it is important to understand when and where to use each. Colorado law enforcement agencies are actively working toward the ability to accept mDLs.

If I have a Colorado Digital ID in the app, do I still need a myColorado mDL? Should I use both in the app?

The Colorado Digital ID and the myColorado mDL are two distinct credentials designed for different situations:

Colorado Digital ID: Best for in-state use — proving your identity, age, or address to Colorado businesses, state agencies, and law enforcement agencies that accept it.

myColorado mDL: Built to the ISO/IEC 18013-5 international standard and future for digital identity, making it accepted at TSA airport checkpoints and by verifiers requiring that standard in Colorado and worldwide. This is the credential to use when traveling through Denver International Airport.

If you plan to use your smartphone at airport security, you’ll want to set up your myColorado mDL. Both credentials live in your myColorado app wallet.

Where is the myColorado mDL accepted?

TSA airport security screening at Denver International Airport is the primary location accepting the myColorado mDL. Simply present your mDL at participating TSA lanes just like a physical ID.

Acceptance is expanding - Colorado merchants interested in using mDL to verify Coloradans’ identities can use the free in-app mDL Reader.

Do I need to have a REAL ID to have a myColorado mDL?

No, you are not required to have a REAL ID to be issued a myColorado mDL.

Your mDL will have the same REAL ID status as your physical credential, and situations that require a REAL ID will not accept an mDL that is not based on a Real ID.

If your myColorado mDL is REAL ID compliant, you will have an airplane icon next to the myColorado mDL in the Wallet. Additionally you can see the REAL ID status of your myColorado mDL on the detail screen by tapping on your myColorado mDL, and then tapping the ⓘ next to your name.

Is there a fee to use the myColorado mDL?

There are no costs or fees associated with adding a myColorado mDL or using it as a form of identification where it is accepted.

Adding and Using the myColorado mDL

Adding your myColorado mDL

It says "Action Required. The Colorado DMV requires additional information.", what does that mean?

Users will see this notification when their request needs additional information, via a verification letter sent to their address on file with the DMV. Once they receive the letter in the mail, they will navigate to e-Services on the DMV website and enter the verification code provided in the letter, in addition to a few other data elements that are used to verify their identity. Alternatively, customers may need to meet with an agent in order to move forward with enrollment. For more information, call (303) 205-5600 for support.

I have a lost or damaged physical card. How do I get a myColorado mDL?

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 card through the DMV: https://dmv.colorado.gov/lostid.

How long does it take to be able to use the myColorado mDL?

This process generally takes a relatively short period of time. If the DMV needs to gather more information, you will receive a notification with next steps. In these cases it may take a little longer.

It says I have reached the active mDL limit of two. What does that mean?

You can have an mDL in up to two DMV-approved digital wallets and on one watch. However, if you are encountering this enrollment issue, you'll need to delete or unlink the mDL from one of your other devices before activating it on the new one.

Additional details about your mDL in other digital wallets can be found on the DMV page for Colorado ID on your phone.

Can I add an mDL to the myColorado App if I already have it in another digital wallet or on my watch?

Yes! You can have an mDL in up to two DMV-approved digital wallets and on one watch. However, if you switch to a new device or encounter an enrollment issue, you'll need to delete or unlink the mDL from your previous device before activating it on the new one.

Additional details about your mDL in other digital wallets can be found on the DMV page for Colorado ID on your phone.

I just renewed my Driver License or ID. Can I get a myColorado mDL to use while I wait for my card to arrive?

If you already have a myColorado mDL when you renew your license or ID, your myColorado mDL will be updated when the DMV processes your renewal, and you do not need to take any action.

If you do not have a myColorado mDL at the time you submit your renewal, you will not be able to receive an mDL until your new physical card arrives in the mail.

Using your mDL

Can I sign into the myColorado app on a different phone temporarily to access the myColorado mDL?

No. Your myColorado mDL is provisioned to a single device at a time for security reasons. If you need to present your mDL from a different device, you must go through the approval process on that device.

DMV policies limit the number of mDLs that can be issued to any person to a maximum of two, so you may not be able to receive a new mDL until you delete the mDL from your old device.

I signed into myColorado on a device I share with another person, why don't I see the option for the myColorado mDL?

For security reasons, only one myColorado mDL can be present on a device. You cannot share a single device between multiple users and present an mDL.

If multiple users share a device to use myColorado, only the user who has an mDL issued to that device will see the options for the mDL in the myColorado app. Other users will not see the option to add an mDL unless the first user deletes their mDL.

Transferring or Removing the myColorado mDL

Transferring or removing your mDL

I have a new device, how do I transfer the myColorado mDL to it?

You cannot transfer your myColorado mDL between devices, but you can delete your mDL on an old device, and receive one on your new device.

If you get a new device, you should first sign in to myColorado on your old device and remove your mDL, and then sign in to myColorado on your new device and go through the provisioning process to have an mDL issued to that device.

DMV policies limit the number of mDLs that can be issued to any person to a maximum of two, so you may not be able to receive a new mDL until you delete the mDL from your old device.

Deleting the myColorado app will remove the ability to access the mDL from your device, and may prevent you from receiving a new mDL. You must delete the myColorado mDL within the app if you want to have an mDL on a different device.

If you have already deleted the myColorado app without deleting the mDL, you may need to contact the DMV at (303) 205-5600 and ask them to cancel the existing mDL.

I lost or misplaced my device with the myColorado mDL, what should I do?

If you do not have access to the device in order to delete your myColorado mDL from the app on that device, and you are unable to receive a new mDL, you will need to contact the DMV at (303) 205-5600 and ask them to cancel the existing mDL.

DMV policies limit the number of mDLs that can be issued to any person to a maximum of two. You may be able to receive a new myColorado mDL on a new device and the old one will eventually expire.

However, if you have multiple active mDLs, you may not be able to receive a new mDL until you delete the mDL from your old device.

How do I remove the myColorado mDL from my account or device?

Access your mDL in the app by clicking on the myColorado mDL button on the Wallet
Click on the ⓘ next to your name and photo in the top right corner
Scroll to the bottom of your information and click on the Delete mDL button
You will be asked if you would like to export your activity history before you delete your mDL. Once your mDL is deleted, the activity history will be deleted as well and cannot be recovered

If you delete your mDL, you will need to go through the approval process again, including scanning your physical credential, taking a selfie, and waiting for DMV approval.

To protect account security and prevent identity fraud, Colorado DMV policy limits active enrollment tokens to a maximum of two smartphones and one smartwatch per driver record at any given time. If you have two mDLs already, you may not be able to receive a new mDL until you delete one of the mDLs from your old device.

Deleting the myColorado app will remove the ability to access the mDL from your device, and may prevent you from receiving a new mDL. You must delete the mDL within the app if you want to have an mDL on a different device.

If you have already deleted the myColorado app without deleting the mDL, you may need to contact the DMV at (303) 205-5600 and ask them to cancel the existing mDL.

If you believe there are unauthorized activation attempts, please contact the DMV Motor Vehicle Investigations Unit at dor_investigationsunit@state.co.us.

Data Security and Privacy

Can the State of Colorado track when and where I use the myColorado mDL?

The State of Colorado does not track where you use your mDL. Information about usage — including where, when, and what personal information you share — is encrypted and stored only on your device. The State of Colorado may see aggregated information about total users opening the myColorado mDL, but no personal information is stored or tracked by the State. Additional details can be found in our Privacy Policy.

That said, you can personally review and delete your locally stored information on your device as needed.

I'm worried about the security of my data with either the myColorado mDL or the people I'm sharing it with. What can I do?

Adding a myColorado mDL, and presenting it as a form of identification are completely voluntary. You are not required to have an mDL. If you have any concerns about the mDL, its data security, or how to use it, you can choose not to use it at all.

I have a special designation (such as a disability or military identifier) on my physical card. Will that be on the myColorado mDL?

Yes. The State of Colorado provisions specialized designations—such as the Disability Identifier, Military Identifier, and DOT Medical Card Expiration Date—within a secure, Colorado-specific data namespace. Note that standard out-of-state or international readers (like TSA checkpoints) only scan for core identity fields and will not pull these custom state attributes.