California DMV allows 1.5 million people to get a mobile driver’s license. Where it can be used

The California DMV is allowing 1.5 million people to obtain a digital driver's license through its mobile driver's license program, which can be used at select airports and convenience stores but not for law enforcement purposes.

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9/4/2023

California DMV Now Offers 'Digital' Driver's Licenses

California drivers can now enroll in a DMV pilot program to put a digital driver's license on their mobile phones, which is considered valid identification at TSA PreCheck lines but not yet accepted for purchasing age-restricted products.

9/4/2023

California begins digital driver’s licenses pilot program

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has launched a pilot program allowing 1.5 million Californians to use their mobile driver's license as a form of identification at select stores and airports, with the aim of providing travelers with a convenient option for identity verification.

9/5/2023

California testing out DMV's new mobile driver's license program

California is testing a new mobile driver's license program called mDL that allows individuals to quickly and securely verify their identity using a phone app, enabling them to expedite the TSA PreCheck process at selected airports; however, it is advised to carry the physical driver's license or state-issued ID card, as the program is not yet widely accepted.