CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - If you've ever lost or misplaced your driver's license, you're probably one of the many West Virginians who has thought; "I wish there was a better way to keep up with this," and it looks like an easier way may be coming sooner than you may have thought.

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles partnered with security company Idemia Public Security North America to create the West Virginia Mobile ID. The program's pilot phase launched Tuesday, with 100 applicants according to Linda Ellia, Deputy Commissioner of the DMV.

The goal of the program is to make the process of using your ID easier and contactless. The DMV says the Mobile ID will be accessible at the airport, government buildings, participating businesses, and other facilities.

Ted Armbrecht, owner of 'The Wine Shop' in Charleston, told WOWK 13 News Thursday what he thinks these changes could mean for the staff, personally, and for the business. Armbrecht says he checks as many as sixty forms of ID each day.

"I don't know, it would be interesting to see what form it takes. As long as it's legal information and ID then we'll accept it. Whether that's easier or harder for us, I don't know if adds anything in terms of convenience for us but certainly for the consumer," Armbrecht says.

Local law enforcement also said that they would continue to adapt to any changes made.

The program will be made publicly available by the end of the year and will be compatible with Android and Apple devices. At this point, people should still carry a physical copy of their ID as well until regulations are formally changed.