---
title: "Overview"
description: "- W3C VCs - issue W3C Verifiable Credentials with JWT or SD-JWT signatures. - SD-JWT VCs - issue IETF SD-JWT VC credentials. - mDLs - issue Mobile Driver’s License (ISO/IEC 18013-5 mDLs) credentials."
stack: "Community Stack (open source) — version 0.21.0"
stack_version: "0.21.0"
stack_comparison: https://docs.walt.id/community-vs-enterprise.md
canonical_url: https://docs.walt.id/community-stack/issuer/credential-issuance/overview
generated: 2026-07-20
---
# Overview

## How to create & issue different types of credentials

- [W3C VCs](https://docs.walt.id/community-stack/issuer/credential-issuance/vc-oid4vc.md) - issue W3C Verifiable Credentials with JWT or
  SD-JWT signatures.
- [SD-JWT VCs](https://docs.walt.id/community-stack/issuer/credential-issuance/sd-jwt-vc-oid4vc.md) - issue IETF SD-JWT VC credentials.
- [mDLs](https://docs.walt.id/community-stack/issuer/credential-issuance/mdl-oid4vc.md) - issue Mobile Driver’s License (ISO/IEC 18013-5
  mDLs) credentials.

## Populate Credential Data At The Time Of Issuance

- [Data Functions](https://docs.walt.id/community-stack/issuer/credential-issuance/data-functions.md) - ensure issued credentials always
  contain the most current and accurate information.