🚀 NEW RELEASE: IDV Pacific is proud to announce our solution now supports Thales CR2000 and AT10k-m Bluetooth scanners for seamless processing of Queensland’s ISO 18013-5 compliant mobile driving licences (mDL).

As Australia’s digital identity landscape rapidly evolves, IDV Pacific remains at the forefront of mDL verification technology. As of October 2024, all Australian states and territories and New Zealand have committed to the mDL standard.

With Queensland already live on ISO 18013-5 compliant mDLs, and NSW, Victoria, and Western Australia planning near-term releases, our enhanced scanner integration positions your organisation ahead of the digital transformation curve.

The core standard for local mDL presentation via NFC, BLE, and QR codes. Supports selective disclosure and cryptographic authentication for face-to-face scenarios.

Key Features:

• Local proximity verification
• NFC, Bluetooth, and QR code support
• Selective data disclosure
• Cryptographic authentication
• Offline verification capability

Extends 18013-5 capabilities to enable secure internet-based mDL presentation for digital services, KYC processes, and remote identity verification.

Key Features:

• Internet-based verification
• End-to-end encryption
• Session binding and replay protection
• Remote identity validation
• Digital service integration

Local Verification (ISO 18013-5)

• Police roadside checks – Officers verify licence authenticity using proximity scanning
• Age verification at venues – Bars and clubs confirm patron age without revealing full personal data
• Car rental counter validation – Rental agencies verify driving credentials at pickup
• Hotel check-in processes – Hotels authenticate guest identity for registration

Remote Verification (ISO 18013-7)

• Online banking KYC – Banks verify customer identity for account opening remotely
• Digital government services – Citizens access services using secure digital credentials
• Remote gambling registration – Gaming operators verify age and identity online
• E-commerce age verification – Online retailers confirm purchaser age for restricted items

Status: Widely adopted globally with pilots and production deployments across multiple jurisdictions. Industry vendors are achieving certification, establishing this as the mature foundation for mDL systems.

Current Implementations:

• Multiple US states in production
• European Union pilot programs
• Australian state rollouts (Queensland live, others planned)
• Vendor certification programs active

Status: Newly published (2025), with emerging adoption through early pilots in banking, KYC, and e-government sectors. Interoperability testing is actively underway across vendors.

Development Activities:

• Early banking sector pilots
• Cross-vendor interoperability testing
• Government digital service integration
• Technical specification refinement

Our Thales scanner integration ensures your organisation can immediately capitalise on Queensland’s live mDL system while preparing for the broader Australian rollout. With both proximity and remote verification capabilities, IDV Pacific delivers the complete mDL verification ecosystem.

Technical Capabilities:

• Seamless Thales CR2000 Driver Licence scanner integration
• AT10k-m Passport/Licence Bluetooth scanner support
• Queensland mDL processing ready
• Future-proofed for multi-state deployment
• Comprehensive verification workflow

Contact IDV Pacific today to integrate Thales scanner support and position your organisation for Australia’s digital identity future.