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CA DMV Wallet

United States

The CA DMV Wallet holds the California mobile driver's licence (mDL), a digital version of the state-issued driver's licence and identification card issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The credential follows the ISO mDL and AAMVA standards, so a verified result can be presented and checked without a physical card. The mobile licence sits alongside the physical one rather than replacing it, and it is voluntary for residents to enrol.

Scheme facts
Issuing authority California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV)
Country United States (California)
Credential Mobile driver's licence (mDL) built to the ISO mDL and AAMVA standards
Data returned Verified name, date of birth, sex, address, document number, issue and expiry dates, and portrait, released on consent through selective disclosure
Official status Official state credential, voluntary to enrol, held alongside the physical licence
What is itHow verification worksWhat you can buildPairs well withFAQ

What is CA DMV Wallet?

The CA DMV Wallet holds the California mobile driver's licence (mDL), a digital version of the state-issued driver's licence and identification card issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The credential follows the ISO mDL and AAMVA standards, so a verified result can be presented and checked without a physical card. The mobile licence sits alongside the physical one rather than replacing it, and it is voluntary for residents to enrol.

Verification uses selective disclosure, so the person only shares the fields you request. On desktop, the resident scans a QR code that opens the CA DMV Wallet app. On mobile, a button deep-links straight into the app. In both cases the resident authenticates with Face ID and approves the share, which releases AAMVA-compliant driver data in seconds.

How verification works

Person opens the CA DMV Wallet

On desktop the resident scans a QR code to open the app, and on mobile a button deep-links straight into it.

Authenticate and consent to share

The resident authenticates with Face ID and approves the request, sharing only the fields you ask for through selective disclosure.

Signals returned to your flow

AAMVA-compliant fields such as verified name, date of birth, and address, plus a full audit record, flow straight into your Zenoo case.

What you can build

Confirm a new customer's identity during digital bank account opening.
Verify a lending applicant is who they claim before you extend credit.
Prove a person is of legal age without sharing their full date of birth.
Complete e-KYC and onboarding for regulated services in California.

Pairs well with

Chain these into one Zenoo Studio flow so a single journey handles identity, screening, and fraud.

Coverage context

One of 209 countries, 16 indicators each

CA DMV Wallet is one scheme in Zenoo's global coverage. Add a neighbouring register or a document fallback without changing your integration.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I verify a California mobile driver's licence?

The resident opens the CA DMV Wallet, either by scanning a QR code on desktop or through a deep-link on mobile, then authenticates with Face ID and approves the share. Zenoo returns the requested AAMVA-compliant fields, such as verified name, date of birth, and address, with a full audit trail.

What data does the CA DMV Wallet return?

It can return verified name, date of birth, sex, address, document number, issue and expiry dates, and the document portrait. Because the mDL supports selective disclosure, the person only shares the fields you request, for example confirming legal age without revealing a full date of birth.

Is the California mobile driver's licence mandatory?

No. It is an official state credential but enrolment is voluntary, and it is held alongside the physical driver's licence rather than replacing it.

How does CA DMV Wallet verification work with Zenoo?

It runs as a pre-built connector. The resident presents their mobile driver's licence from the CA DMV Wallet and consents to share the requested fields, and Zenoo returns a verified result with a full audit record.

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