California Mobile Driver’s License Will Soon Be Available in Apple and Google Wallet

Published on August 15, 2024

As part of California’s mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program, participants will soon have access to their digital IDs through Google and Apple wallet, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. The current program, which started a year ago, is limited to 1.5 million participants. Those enrolled access their mDL through the California DMV Wallet app. Newsom announced the most recent development on Aug. 15 in a news release. “We’re partnering with two iconic California companies—Apple and Google. … This is a big step in our efforts to better serve all Californians, meeting people where they’re at and with technology people use every day,” Newsom said....

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