Policy Policy Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)· United States · 2026-09-08

FinCEN Issues Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Treatment of Verifiable Digital Credentials Under the Customer Identification Program Rule.

FinCEN issued two new FAQs and updated one existing FAQ addressing the use of state-issued mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) and other government-issued verifiable digital credentials for identity verification under the Customer Identification Program Rule. The FAQs were issued jointly with staff from the Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, NCUA, and OCC.

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2026-09-08

Authority

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

Country

United States

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https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/fincen-issues-frequently-asked-questions-regarding-treatment-verifiable-digital ↗

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