Google has been improving its Wallet app for several years now, 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 the states that allow Google Wallet to store IDs and driver’s licenses. Now, Californians can do so as well.
Google Wallet ID Options
The latest version of Google Wallet allows you to add California ID cards and driver’s licenses, but it’s important to remember that this is still a pilot program and the registration limit is 1.5 million for now.
The requirements aren’t very high. You just need a smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, as well as Bluetooth and Nearby devices permissions so that the Wallet app can share your ID with entities that ask for it. You can also choose what information from your documents to share, which is very useful for privacy.
Another important fact to keep in mind is that government-issued cards don’t sync with your Google account. They stay on your phone, so you’ll need to add them again if you switch devices.
The verification process requires a short selfie video that is submitted to the DMV. You will then receive verification via email.
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