Google has been improving its Wallet app over the past few years, making it useful not only for payments, but also for adding boarding passes, loyalty cards, transit cards, etc. Additionally, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, and Maryland are all states that allow Google Wallet to store personal IDs and driver’s licenses. Now, California residents can too.
Google Wallet ID Options
The latest version of Google Wallet now lets you add California IDs and driver’s licenses. Keep in mind that this is still a pilot program and there is a limit of 1.5 million registrations for now.
The requirements aren’t too high. You just need a smartphone running Android 8.0 or later, and Bluetooth and Nearby Device permissions so that the Wallet app can share your ID with entities that request it. You can also choose what information from your documents you want to share, which is very useful for your privacy.
Another important thing to keep in mind is that government-issued cards do not sync to your Google account. They stay with your phone, so you will need to add them again if you change devices.
The verification process requires a short selfie video, which will be forwarded to the DMV. You will then receive your verification via email.