California Joins Growing List of States Embracing Digital Driver's Licenses
Summary
California has expanded its digital driver’s license program, allowing more drivers to keep their license on their phones. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law increasing the program’s reach and improving how the DMV operates to save time and money.Key Facts
- California’s new law expands the digital driver’s license program from 15% to 60% of drivers.
- The program lets drivers use a mobile app or digital wallet to carry their license.
- As of July 1, California issued 3.9 million mobile driver’s licenses.
- Over 800 businesses currently accept the mobile license for age and ID checks.
- The state still advises drivers to carry a physical ID because not all places accept the digital version.
- The new law also reduces paper notices, stops printing physical driver handbooks, and updates DMV communications.
- This expansion prepares California for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
- Currently, 20 states and Puerto Rico have similar federally recognized digital ID programs.
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