Utah Doesn't Issue Identities Anymore — It 'Endorses' Them

Utah doesn't issue identities anymore — it 'endorses' them

A new law in Utah makes a unique distinction about the state's relationship to the identities of its residents.

Utah Shifts to ‘Endorsing’ Digital IDs in Major Identity Management Reform

Utah has fundamentally changed its approach to digital identity management through new legislation that redefines how the state handles resident identities. Under the new system, rather than issuing identities, Utah now “endorses” them, representing a significant shift in identity verification. The reform follows Utah’s earlier initiatives in blockchain-based digital ID and is part of a broader national movement toward digital identification. Th…