Digital certificates allow users to provide proof of rights with their mobile phone in a suitable and safe way, even if a printed licence is forgotten or lost.

Digital certificates are implemented by Digital Iceland for public entities that issue them. Digital certificates are digital versions of certificates based on certain user rights. Examples of these include driver's licenses, heavy machinery operator licenses, firearms permits, and disability certificates. The implementation of digital certificates consists of two components for the user:

Additionally, the certificate scanner built into the Iceland.is app can be used to verify that other users' digital certificates are valid and authentic.

This provides increased security that surpasses what most plastic certificates can offer today.

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