California mDL

California mDL Logo

For Californians

Man holding a smartphone with his M D L displayed on the screen. There is text next to him reading "Easy. Digital. Secure. Convenient. Your mobile driver's license on your phone." The D M V Wallet and M D L logos are displayed below the text.

The California mDL is a free, secure, and convenient digital ID. Try it!

For Business and Government

Two hands holding a smartphone displaying an M D L. Next to the phone is text reading "Digital. Secure. Convenient. M D L for Business and Government." Below the text are D M V wallet and M D L logos.

Enable your business to verify age and identity for mDL carrying customers.

For Technology Developers

Scenes showing A smartphone being scanned at an A T M, a man showing his smartphone to a security guard at a checkpoint, and three people reviewing a tablet. In the center is text reading "M D L, a modern platform for modern life."

Integrate mDL reading capabilities into retail, finance, and other industries.

mDL Inside the CA DMV Wallet

Now you can add your physical driver’s license or state ID to your digital wallet on your device.

Digital

Add a digital version of your driver’s license/ID card to your wallet — all your cards in one spot and easily available when you need them.

Secure

The mDL provides accurate, secure proof of identity to the businesses you interact with and lowers the potential for fraud and identity theft.

Convenient

Verifying your identity is fast and simple! All you need to do is present your device, confirm your information, and you’re good to go.

More Digital Wallets to add your driver’s license or State ID

Apple Wallet

Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch is where you securely keep your credit and debit cards, transit cards, event tickets, keys, and more. Now you can add your driver’s license or state ID so you can present it easily and securely in person and in app.

Google Wallet

Google Wallet keeps everything protected in one place, no matter where you go. Access essentials like your payments cards, loyalty cards, concert tickets, and more – all from your Android phone.

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