Mobile Driver’s License (California)

California just made showing your ID way easier.

You can now get a mobile driver’s license (mDL)—a digital version of your license that lives right on your phone. It’s safe, super convenient, and gives you more control over your info whenever you need to show ID.

Why Download the mDL?

• Super Convenient: No more digging through your wallet—your ID’s right on your phone.
• More Privacy: Only share what’s needed. Need to prove your age? You don’t have to show your address too.
• Extra Secure: Your mDL is encrypted and protected by your phone’s security—safer than carrying the real thing.
• Touch-Free: Great for places like airports or concerts where a quick, contactless ID check makes life easier.

✅ How to Get the California mDL

• Have a valid California driver’s license or ID
• Download the “CA DMV Wallet” app from the App Store or Google Play
• Verify your identity and link your physical license
• Start using your mDL at TSA PreCheck lanes, retailers, and more

📍 Where Can You Use It?

You can use your California mDL in more and more places as it rolls out, including:

• 🛫 TSA PreCheck lanes at select airports
• 🛍️ Retailers for age-restricted purchases (like alcohol or tobacco)
• 🏛️ Government agencies that are part of pilot programs

💡 Heads up: Not every place is ready for digital IDs just yet.

For now, your mDL is optional and should be used alongside your physical ID—just to be safe.

California’s mDL is part of a bigger move toward digital identity, making it easier to prove who you are, without oversharing. More places will start accepting it soon, and cool features like real-time updates and new integrations are on the way.

Download it today, and carry your ID with confidence from your phone.