Overview
ISO/IEC TS 7367-2:2026 is an international technical specification that defines the logical data structure for the mobile Vehicle Certificate (mVC) within the broader ISO/IEC mdoc schemas series. Managed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this standard establishes a unified approach for issuing, storing, and verifying vehicle certification documents in digital, mobile formats. The mVC is designed to confirm both a vehicle's registration data, as recorded by an issuing authority, and conformity with all relevant issuance requirements such as taxes, inspections, and insurance coverage. The specification is in alignment with ISO/IEC TS 23220-2, ensuring interoperability and conformance within digital identity and vehicle administration ecosystems.
Key Topics
- Logical Data Structure: Defines mandatory, optional, and conditional data elements for mVCs, including information on vehicle registration, users, owners, technical specifications, and issuing authority.
- Data Model & Namespace: Uses unique docTypes and namespaces to ensure unambiguous identification of mVC data elements.
- Interoperability & Compliance: mVCs follow established international protocols for encoding and verification, leveraging standards such as ISO 3166 (country codes), ISO 3779 (VIN), and RFC standards for data encoding and timestamps.
- Authorization & Legal Recognition: mVCs confirm the holder’s right to operate a vehicle and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Selective Disclosure: Supports the secure sharing of relevant information (such as user or owner details) with authorities or verifiers as needed.
- Roles & Responsibilities: Clarifies the distinction between the vehicle’s user (registered holder), owner (title holder), presenter (person showing the certificate), and the issuing authority.
Applications
The mobile Vehicle Certificate (mVC) standard is highly applicable in digital transformation initiatives for vehicle registration and administration. Its key practical uses include:
- Roadside Verification: Enables law enforcement and regulatory authorities to quickly confirm vehicle registration and compliance status through mobile or digital readers.
- Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates automated checking of taxes, insurance, and inspection conformity, streamlining both enforcement and re-registration processes.
- International Operations: Supports the digital presentation and cross-border acceptance of vehicle certificates, enhancing efficiency for vehicles operating in multiple jurisdictions.
- Environmental Controls: Assists with access control for environmental zones, restricting entry to vehicles that meet specific criteria.
- Vehicle Life-Cycle Management: Provides a trusted digital record for tracking the status and updates of vehicle registration over time, aiding authorities in authentic data management.
- Digital Identity Integration: The mVC standard complements mobile identity solutions and eID-Wallets, allowing convenient carrying and presentation of proof-of-registration on smartphones and devices.
Related Standards
- ISO/IEC TS 23220-2: Data objects and encoding rules for generic eID systems; foundational to mVC data structuring and validation.
- ISO 3166-1, ISO 3166-2: Country and subdivision codes for accurate, standardized geographic identifiers.
- ISO 3779: Structure and content for Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN), crucial for unique vehicle identification.
- ISO/IEC TS 7367-series: Broader specifications for mobile documents (mdocs) and personal identification schemas.
- RFC 3339 & RFC 8943: Standards for date, time, and binary object representation, ensuring consistency and reliability in timestamps.
- UN Convention on Road Traffic (1968): Provides the international legal framework for vehicle certification and road use compliance.
ISO/IEC TS 7367-2:2026 streamlines and secures the digital management of vehicle registration data worldwide, ensuring vehicles’ digital certificates are trustworthy, interoperable, and future-ready for digital public services and cross-border mobility. By adopting this standard, authorities, organizations, and regulatory bodies can improve compliance, operational efficiency, and user convenience in vehicle administration.