The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is pleased to announce that the Digital Driver’s License and ID application has achieved a remarkable milestone – over one half million (500,000) customers have added a digital driver’s license and/or ID to their smartphone wallet since the program launched in May 2023.  This marks a significant advancement in digital identity verification within the state. 

DDS Commissioner Angelique B. McClendon commented “Adding a digital driver’s license to your smartphone wallet enhances convenience, security, and privacy, while also preparing you for a more digital, efficient future. It is a smart move for anyone who wants to streamline everyday interactions and keep their license or ID safer and more accessible.”

Today, GA Digital Licenses and IDs are only accepted at select airports thru the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/when-will-phased-digital-id-rollout-start-which-airportsstates). Other use cases will be added in the near future including an option to use a mobile driver’s license for VIP Service when visiting DDS customer service centers. 

“Currently the digital driver’s license and ID is optional and is not a substitute for customers’ physical cards.  Therefore, DDS reminds customers to continue to always carry their physical driver’s license because it is the law,” commended Commissioner McClendon. 

For more information on Georgia’s Digital Driver’s License and IDs including FAQs and “How To” videos, please visit https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/ga-digital-drivers-license.