The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services now offers downloadable digital licenses for occupational credential and license holders.
“We’re very excited about this new Digital Wallet Card,” said DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth. “It gives license holders the convenience of carrying proof of licensure on their phone and also makes it easier for citizens to confirm professionals are properly licensed.”
DSPS engaged technology software and services company Tyler to develop thedigital license solution.
Wisconsin DSPS administers more than 240 professional licenses, from doctors and nurses, to realtors, to electricians. The Digital Wallet Card is free to professionals licensed through the department and is an additional option to a printed copy of the license.
Medical Examining Board Vice Chair, Semeet Goel, shared a story in a recent board meeting that highlighted the convenience and importance of a digital license.
“I was on a flight when a few passengers alerted the flight attendant that the person sitting next to them seemed to have had a seizure. He asked if any passengers were able to help and I let him know I was a primary care physician. I was asked to show a copy of my medical license in order to access the medication box on the flight, which I did not have,” said Goel, adding that, fortunately, medication was not needed in the end.
To download a digital copy of their credential, license holders can log into their LicensE account from their cell phone, and in just a couple steps download a copy of their credential to their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
DSPS has posted a guide for downloading a Digital Wallet Card.
The front of the card includes information like name, profession, license number, and license status. The back side has more information on any specialties and license expiration date. A person can scan the QR code on the Card to go directly to the license holder’s License Look-up page on the DSPS website.
