Frequently Asked Questions

The ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard defines an mDL as a driving licence that resides on a mobile device or requires a mobile device as part of the processes' licence. This Global standard is being developed by the members of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO/IEC JTC1/SC17/WG10), ultimately serving billions of mDL holders and the mDL-relying party community.

ISO/IEC 18013 consists of the following parts, under the general title Personal identification -ISO-compliant driving licence:

• Part 1: Physical characteristics and basic data set. Part 1 describes the basic terms for this document, including physical characteristics, basic data element set, visual layout, and physical security features;

• Part 2: Machine-readable technologies. Part 2 describes the technologies that may be used for this document, including the logical data structure and data mapping for each technology;

• Part 3: Access control, authentication and integrity validation. Part 3 describes the electronic security features that may be incorporated under this document, including mechanisms for controlling access to data, verifying the origin of an IDL, and confirming data integrity;

• Part 4: Test methods. Part 4 describes the test methods that can be used to determine if an IDL conforms to the requirements for machine-readable technologies specified in Part 2 and to the electronic security features specified in Part 3;

• Part 5: Mobile Driving Licence (mDL) application. Part 5 describes interface specifications for the implementation of a driving licence in association with a mobile device.

Yes, the Scytáles mobile driving licence (mDL) and mobile ID (mID) applications for iOS and Android have successfully passed a conformity assessment against ISO 18013-5 carried out by the Identity Management & Security division of UL, the global safety science leader. The conformity assessment is used to evaluate compliance with voluntary consensus standards or technical regulations. With conformity in an open mDL/mID ecosystem, we have the same level of trust as a traditional biometric passport. In addition, with the mobile ID solution, those that rely on conventional DL/ID cards can reach a higher quality of services.

Scytáles is a strong driving force in the ISO working group for the mDL, and we are fully compliant with this standard as of today.

We are representing Sweden (SIS) as an expert through the Standardization Body and Task Force 14 on mDL within ISO/IEC JTC1/SC17/WG10.

ISO 18013–5 standard is in the Draft International Standard phase with a plan to publish in 2021. The current document is available from the ISO Repository. Revisions and the latest versions are available within ISO Committees, regional standards organizations, liaisons to the ISO mDL team (JTC1/SC27/WG10), and from partner trade alliances such as Secure Technology Alliance.