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You can now add your mobile CA driver’s license to Apple and Google wallets. Here's how
The Apple and Google wallet app expansion is officially underway.
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Californians are now able to store their IDs on Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, as part of an expansion of a mobile pilot program.
The program rolled out Thursday, about a month after state officials said it was coming soon.
What this means
You can now store your state ID or driver’s license on your phone, alongside your payment cards. Mobile access was already available through the California DMV Wallet app. This expansion covers iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android device access.
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"With this new integration, we’re working to better serve the people of California in the 21st Century," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement announcing the program was now open.
Where can I use it
Mobile IDs aren’t accepted in most places yet, so you must still carry the physical card.
That said, multiple airports, including TSA at LAX and San Francisco International Airport accept them as ID. A small number of stores accept them for age-restricted purchases.
However, mobile IDs are not accepted by law enforcement or state government agencies, for now. So keep your physical IDs handy.
What if I lose or misplace my phone?
Head to your iCloud account on any browser and pause or delete your ID. For your Android, head to another Android device or a web browser to visit myaccount.google.com and delete your mobile licenese remotely. Also, FWIW, state officials say your ID is not tracked.
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How do I add it to my iPhone?
How do I add it to my Android phone?
Editor Megan Garvey contributed to this report which is based on an Aug. 20 story about the updates coming soon.
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