California mDL

For Californians

Man holding a smartphone with his M D L displayed on the screen. There is text next to him reading "Easy. Digital. Secure. Convenient. Your mobile driver's license on your phone." The D M V Wallet and M D L logos are displayed below the text.

The California mDL is a free, secure, and convenient digital ID. Try it!

Join the pilot

For Business and Government

Enable your business to verify age and identity for mDL carrying customers.

Try the reader

For Technology Developers

Scenes showing A smartphone being scanned at an A T M, a man showing his smartphone to a security guard at a checkpoint, and three people reviewing a tablet. In the center is text reading "M D L, a modern platform for modern life."

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.

About mDL Portal

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.

Learn more about mDL in Apple Wallet

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.

Learn more about mDL in Google Wallet

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
California Community College – Apply for Enrollment & Financial Aid	mDL in CA DMV WalletYes	mDL in Apple WalletNo	mDL in Google WalletNo
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 WalletYes
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
UBER Rider Verification	mDL in CA DMV WalletNo	mDL in Apple WalletYes	mDL in Google WalletNo

California Locations Accepting the mDL

Airport Name	Code	City
Airport NameCalifornia Redwood Coast – Humboldt County	CodeACV	CityMcKinleyville
Airport NameMeadows Field Airport	CodeBFL	CityBakersfield
Airport NameHollywood Burbank Airport	CodeBUR	CityBurbank
Airport NameDel Norte County Regional Airport	CodeCEC	CityCrescent City
Airport NameFresno Yosemite International Airport	CodeFAT	CityFresno
Airport NameLos Angeles International Airport	CodeLAX	CityLos Ángeles
Airport NameLong Beach Airport	CodeLGB	CityLong Beach
Airport NameMonterey Regional Airport	CodeMRY	CityMonterey
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 NameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport	CodeSBA	CitySanta Barbara
Airport NameChicago Rockford International	CodeSBD	CitySan Bernardino
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 NameSanta Maria Public Airport District	CodeSMX	CitySanta Maria
Airport NameJohn Wayne Airport – Orange County Airport	CodeSNA	CitySanta Ana
Airport NameCharles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport	CodeSTS	CitySanta Rosa

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