Californians can now carry driver's licenses on their phone as part of pilot program

California is testing digital driver's licenses through a pilot program that allows residents to download the CA DMV Wallet app on their smartphone and scan their physical driver's license, but the mobile licenses are not yet widely accepted.

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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.