Georgia Digital License and ID on iPhone and Apple Watch

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Securely add your digital driver's license and ID to your Apple Wallet.

 

The Georgia Digital License and ID is a free and optional service provided to eligible customers. In accordance with O.C.G.A & 40-5-29, all drivers must have his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and law enforcement can require drivers to display their physical driver's licenses. Therefore, the Georgia Digital License is not a replacement for your physical card when you are driving a vehicle.

Terms & Conditions and IACA Root Certificate

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The Issuing Authority Certificate Authority (IACA) root certificate, securely held within AAMVA's Digital Trust Service, serves as the cornerstone of trust for verifying that an identity document originates from a legitimate issuer, like the GA Department of Driver Services. Technology developers creating a “Compliant Digital Driver's License and ID reader” must utilize this root certificate to authenticate the digital signatures from the Georgia DDS.

This service is available only in select states and requires supported mobile platforms:

  • Apple: Requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 15.4 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 8.4 or later. Digital ID cards in Apple Wallet are currently accepted at select TSA checkpoints in participating states; travelers should check checkpoint signage to confirm availability.
  • Android: Requires Google Wallet installed on an Android device running software version 8.0 (Oreo) or higher.

Download the IACA Root Certificate Here  (ZIP, 981 bytes) (Newest Version, Oct 2026)

Download the IACA Root Certificate Here  (ZIP, 715 bytes) (Previous Version)

Extract the zip file, then open the folder. Open the certificate file and select "allow".

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