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Beshear: Kentucky’s First Digital ID Available Through Free and Secure Phone App Accepted for Air Travel  \nTechnology provides Kentuckians privacy control, convenience to confirm identity at participating commercial airports, establishments  \nFRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2026)—In keeping with Team Kentucky’s commitment to prevent identity theft and deliver modern licensing services, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that Kentuckians can download Kentucky Mobile ID – a secure digital version of a standard or REAL ID driver’s license or ID accepted for air travel at more than 250 airports. The app is used at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints to verify a user’s identity and helps protect privacy by sharing only the information needed. The app does not replace a physical ID or driver's license, which should still be carried at all times.  \n“Mobile ID offers Kentuckians more options for air travel, while further protecting them from identity theft or having their private information shared,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “We want our families to be safe and feel safe while they are traveling, and this is just another step Team Kentucky is taking to increase safety for our people.”  \nA Kentucky Mobile ID is a voluntary, state-approved version of a person’s Kentucky driver’s license, permit or ID card ideal for air travel, age-restricted purchases or transactions requiring verification at participating establishments. The digital version is stored on the user’s smartphone as a valid form of ID locked behind a mobile phone’s unique PIN, Touch ID or Face ID, so that, if the device is lost or stolen, the ID is locked – unlike a physical ID in a lost or stolen wallet that could be used by someone else. The authenticity of the Mobile ID is ensured through verification with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), based on records created when a user applies for a driver’s license or state ID.  \nKentuckians with a state license, permit or ID card can request a digital version through the app. Kentuckians who register for a mobile ID using a standard driver’s license but are approved fora REAL ID at a Driver Licensing Regional Office will have their upgraded status reflected on the app within days before their physical card arrives in the mail. Federal REAL ID enforcement began May 7, 2025 , requiring an accepted form of REAL ID for U.S. commercial air travel and military base entry.  \nEighteen other states and Puerto Rico offer mobile IDs accepted by TSA. Those states are Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.  \n“Everything’s in your phone; now your ID can be too,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “A digital ID serves as an addition to a physical ID, allowing Kentuckians convenience when proving their identity. One of the biggest benefits is letting cardholders limit showing only necessary personal information during a transaction or service, like withholding your address when proving your age to buy restricted items.”  \nNot all Kentucky businesses or state agencies may accept mobile IDs, so Kentuckians should always continue to carry a hard copy of their driver’s license or state identification. State law requires law enforcement to request physical operators’ licenses when conducting a traffic stop or responding to a crash. Therefore, Kentuckians who choose to download a Mobile ID must be prepared to present a hard copy upon request.  \nKentucky’s Mobile ID is accepted at TSA security checkpoints at most U.S. airports, includingthe Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport in Covington, the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Barkley Regional Airport in Paducah, and Louisville’s Muh","cbCaitHEtCkZPIDw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitHEtCkZPIDw","pdf",194638,"English","# Gov. Beshear Announcement\n## Acceptance for Air Travel and Privacy Controls\n# What Kentucky Mobile ID Is and How It Works\n## Storage, Locking, and Verification\n# Eligibility and REAL ID Status\n## Upgraded Status Timing","[{\"question\":\"What is Kentucky Mobile ID and where is it accepted?\",\"answer\":\"Kentucky Mobile ID is a voluntary digital version of a driver’s license or ID stored on a smartphone. 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