September 10, 2026
Dear ABLE Licensees and Those Retailers Selling Tobacco and Vape Products:
Service Oklahoma, the State of Oklahoma agency responsible for issuing Oklahoma driver licenses and identification cards, is launching Digital ID, a digital companion to an Oklahoma issued physical credential. Digital ID will allow an individual to securely present verified information from their Oklahoma driver license or state identification card through a supported digital wallet.
Please be advised that, effective September 10, 2026, ABLE will recognize an Oklahoma Digital ID as an acceptable form of identification licensees may use for purposes of verifying age, similar to a physical driver license or state identification card.
When a customer presents a Digital ID, the credential must be electronically verified using an ISO 18013-5 compliant reader such as the Oklahoma Reader App. Simply viewing an image of a license or information displayed on a customer's mobile device is not sufficient to verify the Digital ID. Electronic verification confirms that the information presented is associated with a valid credential issued by Service Oklahoma and allows the customer to share only the information necessary for the transaction. The Oklahoma Reader App is available for download from the Apple App Store. Other ISO 18013-5 compliant readers are also available.
Businesses may continue to demand and accept physical driver licenses and identification cards as they do today. Oklahoma Digital ID provides an additional, voluntary method for customers to present proof of age. ABLE licensees and other retailers selling tobacco and vape products remain responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations governing the sale of alcohol, tobacco. and vape products.
Additional guidance and training materials related to the acceptance and verification of Digital IDs are available on our website linked here: FAQs. For additional information regarding Digital ID, please contact Service Oklahoma at partnerships@service.ok.gov.
Sincerely,
Brandon Clabes
Executive Director
Oklahoma ABLE Commission
