How to Apply for a Mobile Driver’s License, Reissue Costs, and Apps
Is there anything more embarrassing than leaving your wallet behind and being denied ID at a convenience store?
That’s when the mobile driver’s license, a solution that can be found with just a smartphone, comes to mind.
If you’re curious about the shift from paper and plastic to app authentication, but have been unsure, this article will help.
Once you set it up, you can easily verify your age, receive packages, and check out counters without your wallet. 모바일 운전면허증 발급
We’ll cover everything from preparing for issuance to reissue costs and how to use the app. 좋은뉴스
1. Overview
A mobile driver’s license is an ID card that’s safely stored on your smartphone. It can be used for a wide range of purposes, from verifying your identity at public institutions, banks, telecommunications companies, and even convenience stores, without having to pull out a plastic card.
Once you set it up, you can access it instantly whenever you need it, even if you forget about it.
2. Requirements and Criteria
The method involves combining the government’s “Mobile ID” app with a driver’s license with an IC chip. If you have an older driver’s license, you’ll need to replace it with an IC chip at a test center or police station. The fee typically ranges from 15,000 to 21,000 won (including an aptitude test).
If you’d prefer to use your mobile device first, there are also non-face-to-face registration options available through PASS and Samsung Wallet. For iPhones, the basic requirements are iOS 11 or later, a device with biometric authentication and NFC capabilities, and a line in your name. Quickly verify the IC chip status with the symbol at the bottom of the license, and it’s a good idea to check in advance whether your carrier supports identity verification.
3. Application for Issuance
Install the app and enter your personal information. Enabling biometric authentication will significantly improve subsequent authentication speeds.
Tag your physical IC driver’s license on the back of your smartphone and read it with NFC. You’ll be asked for the 4-digit PIN you created when you first received your IC card, so make sure to remember it.
During the facial recognition stage, blink or turn your head according to the on-screen instructions to confirm the match.
Select the appropriate option, such as an aptitude test or renewal, to complete the process.
Once all steps are completed, set a 6-digit password to lock the app and your card will be issued.
Common errors include misplaced NFC tags and mismatched photos. Try briefly removing the case and slightly moving the tag. If the photo is old and has a low recognition rate, it’s faster to bring a recent photo to the testing center and apply for a replacement. Applications and fees cannot be reversed, so please carefully check your information and make sure it’s not lost.
4. Samsung Wallet/PASS
In Samsung Wallet, you can add your mobile driver’s license through the “Mobile ID” menu. If necessary, you’ll be taken directly to the IC driver’s license application link within the app. Here’s a quick summary:
Select “Mobile ID” from the bottom or all tabs → Add “Mobile Driver’s License.”
If you don’t have an IC driver’s license, apply for reissue online using the link provided and receive it on the pick-up date.
In some cases, if the use of your existing photo is restricted, you must visit the testing center and retake the photo.
The PASS app offers a contactless registration process based on facial recognition and a photo of your actual driver’s license. On-site authentication is faster with QR or barcode presentation, and iPhones can be registered using the same process.
However, considering wider compatibility and public use, it’s more reliable to set up a mobile ID based on the government app as your primary setting. Some counters may also require you to present your physical ID, so bringing your physical ID along with you for important transactions is more convenient.
5. Reissue, Cost, and Precautions
The cost of replacing an IC chip driver’s license is typically around 13,000 won (Korean), or 15,000 won if you choose the English version. If you want to continue using your physical card but only need to connect to the app for a single-use application, you can have it issued via a single-use QR code after verifying your identity at the testing site. This process incurs a separate fee (approximately 1,000 won).
If you’re pressed for time, your application may be scheduled for the following month, and it may take longer than expected to receive your card, so it’s best to allow plenty of time. If you need to renew or replace your card due to loss, renewal, or a photo replacement, it’s simpler to reissue your card using an IC card. Ensure your photo is up-to-date and check for typos and missing information to avoid unnecessary rejections.
6. Usage and Security
When you open the app, sensitive information is blurred by default, and only relevant information is exposed when you shake the screen. Key information is automatically protected when capturing or recording screen shots, reducing the risk of theft.
If your card is lost, you can immediately report it on the mobile ID website to prevent its use. Even if the network is unstable at offline stores, the QR code or barcode method is a viable alternative.
To get through the scene quickly, remember the following:
NFC tagging involves removing the case and scanning the coil points around/above the camera.
Biometric authentication is the default; app passwords cannot be used with other services.
Check offline authentication methods (QR/barcode) in advance before visiting convenience stores, courier pickups, or public service counters.
Some institutions, such as banks and hospitals, may require additional physical verification, so bring a physical copy if you’re working in a government agency.
7. Checklist
Target: Smartphone in your name, biometric authentication + NFC support, IC license (based on government app)
Path: Mobile ID app issuance → Add to Samsung Wallet/PASS
Cost/Time: IC replacement approximately KRW 13,000 (KRW 15,000 in English), QR code single-use KRW 1,000, and a wait time may occur before receiving the card.
Risk Management: Update photos, separate PIN and app passwords, and immediately report any loss.
Use: It can be used for a wide range of purposes, including public institutions, banks, telecommunications companies, convenience store age verification, and package pickup.
8. Conclusion
Thank you. This concludes my post on how to apply for a mobile driver’s license, reissue costs, and the app.
The mobile driver’s license, built around the IC license and government app, is seamless from issuance to use when combined with Samsung Wallet and PASS.
With NFC tagging, facial recognition, and PIN management, you can achieve reliability and versatility comparable to a physical driver’s license.
I’ve seen an increase in cases where people are quickly completing age verification at convenience stores and checking at public counters without a wallet.
I recommend that you don’t delay reissuing your IC card or renewing it immediately.