Virginians get digital drivers' licenses

The big picture: Virginia is the first state in the nation where a digital ID will be accepted in lieu of a physical ID in multiple places, Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles announced this week.

Flashback: In January, you could start using a digital ID for your TSA check at the airport.

Zoom in: Phone IDs are now accepted at all Virginia DMVs, nine Richmond-area ABC stores and by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Virginia State Police, Chesterfield police and Hanover County Sheriff's Office.

• Plus, you can use it instead of your license at more than 250 TSA airport checkpoints, including in Richmond, Reagan National and Dulles.

How it works: Download the free Virginia Mobile ID app in the App Store or Google Play.

• Scan your physical driver's license or ID.
• Complete the face verification prompts.
• And done.

Of note: Virginians should still carry a copy of their ID when driving and as backup, per the DMV.

What's next: The agency says it's working to expand on the list of locations that will accept digital IDs, including getting restaurants and retailers onboard, and more ABC stores.

• For now, the mobile ID will live in the app, but the DMV hopes to have it integrated with digital wallets in the coming months.