California drivers can add licenses to Google Wallet
Californians can now store digital driver’s licenses in Google Wallet, though physical IDs remain required.
Google Wallet now supports digital driver’s licenses for Android users in California, marking a significant expansion of the state’s ‘mobile driver’s license’ program. The pilot, which includes 1.5 million Californians, previously limited digital IDs to the state’s ‘CA DMV Wallet’ app.
Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the program’s convenience, emphasising how easy it has become to keep a digital driver’s license in California. Adding Google Wallet provides residents with another option for storing their digital identification.
Soon, Apple Wallet will also allow digital IDs in California, further broadening access. Despite these advancements, residents participating in the pilot must still carry their physical IDs, as digital versions are only accepted at select retail locations and TSA airports.
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