The pilot program of California digital permits launched in 2023 and continues to evolve. A few days ago, the state government announced that now the Driver license Mobile (mDL) can be added to Google Walletthe payment platform developed for devices with Android operating systems, such as smartphones, tablets or smartwatches.
In a statement They indicated that with this measure, California is now one of five states offering a digital driver’s license in Google’s “wallet”. This service will soon be available in Apple Wallet as well. The mDL pilot program was announced last year as part of the state Digital Identity Framework. To date, More than 500,000 Californians use the digital permit on their cell phones.
Californians can now add their mobile driver’s license to Google WalletFacebook DMV California
Regarding this, Governor Gavin Newsom commented: “We are partnering with two iconic California companies, Apple y Googleto offer Convenient, private and secure driver’s licenses and ID cards directly to people’s phones. This is a big step in our efforts to better serve all Californians by reaching people where they are and with the technology people use every day.”
For his part, Steve Gordon, the director of the Department of Motor Vehicles The DMV said they are working to expand acceptance of mobile cards: “Having a digital license in your smartphone wallet is a huge convenience for Californians,” he added. The state’s mDL pilot program is ongoing and is currently limited to 1.5 million of residents.
The introduction of the mDL in Google Wallet and the California DMV Wallet app, available for free on Google Play and the Apple Store, It is accepted as a valid form of identification at certain retail establishments and airports.The DMV continues to partner with a variety of public and private partners to encourage greater acceptance of the digital license at financial institutions, retail establishments, law enforcement agencies, and government agencies.
The state government, through the DMV, highlights that the mDL does not replace the requirement to carry a physical driver’s license while driving, but it does offer Californians another convenient option for identity verification and greater control over how their information is shared by offering the option to display only certain data such as name and age.
The California DMV Wallet app, available for free on Google Play and the Apple StoreDMV California
To enroll in the free and voluntary pilot program Mobile Driver’s License requires a smartphone and a valid California driver’s license or IDiPhone users must have iPhone 6s and 6s Plus running iOS 14 or later. For Android, the minimum requirements are Android 8 or later. EMUI 10 devices based on Android 10 are not supported.
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