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California state IDs can now be stored in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet

Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced today that both Apple Wallet and Google Wallet will be adding support for California driver's licenses and state IDs.

The release clarified that residents still need to carry a physical copy of their identification, but that the mobile option would make age verification faster during air travel and at participating businesses. “We’re partnering with two iconic California companies – Apple and Google – to provide convenient, private and secure driver’s licenses and ID cards directly on people’s phones," Newsom said. And any news about identification is a good reminder that Real ID laws, which require more documentation to board a plane or enter some government facilities, are slated to take effect in 2025.

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