Status: Pilot Activities
Short Description: In 2022, California Department of Technology (CDT) engaged with private sector companies active in digital identification, verification, and benefits delivery. CDT explored best practices and confirmed the approach to deliver secure digital ID capability for California residents. Currently, CDT is in the pilot phase of California’s Digital ID project and testing out platforms with partner agencies. Most recently, CDT piloted Login.gov in partnership with CalTrans, Cal-ITP, and Monterey-Salinas Transit.
Resources:
State’s Web Page: California DMV
Significant State References or Resources
Recent/Relevant News:
- California’s DMV launches a mobile drivers license, Sept 25, 2023
- California residents can now be part of the mobile driver’s license pilot program, September 2, 2023
- California to roll out digital driving licences that users can store on their mobile Phones, Jan 2023
- California proposed budget sustains digital ID project funding, January 11, 2023
- California Governor Teases Support for Digital IDs: ‘We’re Going to Do It Like No Other State, January 10, 2023
- California Moves to Test New Digital Driver’s Licenses, May 25, 2022