{"id":248696,"date":"2024-08-13T15:13:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T22:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/?page_id=248696"},"modified":"2026-03-25T08:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:03:24","slug":"california-mdl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/california-mdl\/","title":{"rendered":"California mDL"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For Californians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The California mDL is a free, secure, and convenient digital ID. Try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Business and Government<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Enable your business to verify age and identity for mDL carrying customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Technology Developers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Integrate mDL reading capabilities into retail, finance, and other industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Add a digital version of your driver\u2019s license\/ID card to your wallet \u2014 all your cards in one spot and easily available when you need them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Secure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The mDL provides accurate, secure proof of identity to the businesses you interact with and lowers the potential for fraud and identity theft.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Convenient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

More Digital Wallets to add your driver\u2019s license or State ID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Apple Wallet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s license or state ID so you can present it easily and securely in person and in app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about mDL in Apple Wallet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Google Wallet<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about mDL in Google Wallet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to use your California mDL<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/th>mDL in CA DMV Wallet<\/th>mDL in Apple Wallet<\/th>mDL in Google Wallet<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
TSA Pre-Check for Airport Security<\/strong><\/td>mDL in CA DMV Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Apple Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Google Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
In-Person Verification with the CA DMV mDL Reader<\/strong><\/td>mDL in CA DMV Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Apple Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Google Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
California Community College \u2013 Apply for Enrollment & Financial Aid<\/strong><\/td>mDL in CA DMV Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Apple Wallet<\/span>No<\/td>mDL in Google Wallet<\/span>No<\/td><\/tr>
Point of Sale Devices
Clover | Verifone | Toast<\/em><\/strong><\/td>		mDL in CA DMV Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Apple Wallet<\/span>No<\/td>mDL in Google Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Turo for Car Rental<\/strong><\/td>mDL in CA DMV Wallet<\/span>No<\/td>mDL in Apple Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Google Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
TruAge for Age Restricted Purchases at Retail<\/strong><\/td>mDL in CA DMV Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Apple Wallet<\/span>No<\/td>mDL in Google Wallet<\/span>No<\/td><\/tr>
dmv.ca.gov Online Services<\/strong><\/td>mDL in CA DMV Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Apple Wallet<\/span>No<\/td>mDL in Google Wallet<\/span>No<\/td><\/tr>
UBER Rider Verification<\/strong><\/td>mDL in CA DMV Wallet<\/span>No<\/td>mDL in Apple Wallet<\/span>Yes<\/td>mDL in Google Wallet<\/span>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n
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California Locations Accepting the mDL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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