For Californians
The California mDL is a free, secure, and convenient digital ID. Try it!
For Business and Government
Enable your business to verify age and identity for mDL carrying customers.
For Technology Developers
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.
Where to use your California mDL
| mDL in CA DMV Wallet | mDL in Apple Wallet | mDL in Google Wallet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSA Pre-Check for Airport Security | mDL in CA DMV WalletYes | mDL in Apple WalletYes | mDL in Google WalletYes |
| In-Person Verification with the CA DMV mDL Reader | mDL in CA DMV WalletYes | mDL in Apple WalletYes | mDL in Google WalletYes |
| Point of Sale Devices Clover | Verifone | Toast | mDL in CA DMV WalletYes | mDL in Apple WalletNo | mDL in Google WalletYes |
| Turo for Car Rental | mDL in CA DMV WalletNo | mDL in Apple WalletYes | mDL in Google WalletNo |
| TruAge for Age Restricted Purchases at Retail | mDL in CA DMV WalletYes | mDL in Apple WalletNo | mDL in Google WalletNo |
| dmv.ca.gov Online Services | mDL in CA DMV WalletYes | mDL in Apple WalletNo | mDL in Google WalletNo |
California Airports Accepting the mDL
| Airport Name | Code | City |
|---|---|---|
| Airport NameArcata-Eureka Airport | CodeACV | CityArcata/Eureka |
| Airport NameMeadows Field Airport | CodeBFL | CityBakersfield |
| Airport NameHollywood Burbank Airport | CodeBUR | CityBurbank |
| Airport NameDel Norte County Airport | CodeCEC | CityCrescent City |
| Airport NameLos Angeles International Airport | CodeLAX | CityLos Ángeles |
| Airport NameLong Beach Airport | CodeLGB | CityLong Beach |
| Airport NameOakland International Airport | CodeOAK | CityOakland |
| Airport NameOntario International Airport | CodeONT | CityOntario |
| Airport NamePalm Springs International Airport | CodePSP | CityPalm Springs |
| Airport NameRedding Municipal Airport | CodeRDD | CityRedding |
| Airport NameSan Diego International Airport | CodeSAN | CitySan Diego |
| Airport NameSan Luis County Regional Airport | CodeSBP | CitySan Luis Obispo |
| Airport NameSan Francisco International Airport | CodeSFO | CitySan Francisco |
| Airport NameMineta San Jose International Airport | CodeSJC | CitySan Jose |
| Airport NameSacramento International Airport | CodeSMF | CitySacramento |
| Airport NameJohn Wayne Airport – Orange County Airport | CodeSNA | CitySanta Ana |