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CA DMV Wallet

Card Storage · Free
B Tier
Good · #8 of 13 · provisional
72
4.8★146K ratings
Freeprice
5dsince update

What is CA DMV Wallet?

California DMV Wallet is a California DMV app that lets users present a Mobile Driver's License (mDL) digital credential from their smartphone. It lets users control which driver's license data they share, such as confirming they are of legal age without sharing a birth date or address. The app is in Pilot Phase and is built on an open-source platform.

Pricing. CA DMV Wallet is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Presenting an mDL at airport TSA security queues
  • Confirming legal age for age-restricted purchases
  • Californians enrolling in the TruAge program via Wallet Marketplace

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Why this app is in B tier

CA DMV Wallet scores 72 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 92, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Now live in Pilot Phase - California DMV Mobile Wallet Californians now have a secure way to present their driver’s license or identification card using their smartphones via a Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) digital credential. California DMV Wallet gives you the control of the driver’s license data you share with others. For example, when buying age-restricted items, the app can confirm you are of legal age without having to share your birth date or address. With mDL in your CA DMV Wallet, you can breeze through the TSA queue at the airports using your phone. You can also enroll in the TruAge program via the Wallet Marketplace to purchase age-verified products at a corner store near you (starting with select pilot locations in California and expanding nationally). The Wallet will soon be supporting online identity verification for government and commercial applications. Designed with California's diverse population in mind, the CA DMV Wallet open-source platform uses state-of-the-art encryption algorithms and security technologies to combat fraud and reduce identity theft while improving privacy, transparency, and access for all Californians with a smartphone. Important note:

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MeasureCA DMV WalletVirginia Mobile IDmyColorado®
TierBBB
Score72 / 10077 / 10072 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.7 ★4.8 ★
Ratings146K18.5K158K
Latest ratings · 180d3.0 ★ · 20 reviews—2.9 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update5d ago180d ago10d ago
PriceFreeFreeFree

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Questions about CA DMV Wallet

Can I use the app instead of my physical driver's license?

Not yet. Under the pilot scope approved by the California legislature, you must still carry your physical driver's license or identification card, even though the mDL can be used as an official state-issued ID.

Can I prove my age without sharing my birth date?

For age-restricted items, the app can confirm you are of legal age without sharing your birth date or address.

Where can I use the mDL right now?

The listing mentions using it in the TSA queue at airports. It also says TruAge enrollment via Wallet Marketplace lets you buy age-verified products at select pilot locations in California, with national expansion planned.

Is CA DMV Wallet free?

Yes. CA DMV Wallet is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is CA DMV Wallet good for?

CA DMV Wallet is built for presenting an mDL at airport TSA security queues, confirming legal age for age-restricted purchases, californians enrolling in the truage program via wallet marketplace. It sits in the card storage list on AppTierList.

Is CA DMV Wallet worth it?

CA DMV Wallet is B tier, ranked #8 of 13 card storage apps with a score of 72 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 146,093 ratings. Good, and 7 apps rank above it.

How does CA DMV Wallet compare to Virginia Mobile ID?

CA DMV Wallet is B tier at 72; Virginia Mobile ID is B tier at 77. Virginia Mobile ID ranks higher. CA DMV Wallet is free, with no in-app purchases, Virginia Mobile ID is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is CA DMV Wallet updated?

CA DMV Wallet was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Card Storage
Tier
B (Good)
Score
72 / 100
Rank in list
#8 of 13
Ranking certainty
early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
146,093
Recent reviews
3.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(5 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Travel
Good for
Presenting an mDL at airport TSA security queues, Confirming legal age for age-restricted purchases, Californians enrolling in the TruAge program via Wallet Marketplace
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Size
172 MB
Age rating
17+
Languages
1
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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