ATLANTA — Georgia's Department of Driver Services is reporting increasing adoption of the newly available digital driver's license.
According to a release from DDS issued this week, there are now 150,000 users of the feature, which is available to iOS users through their Apple Wallet.
Right now, the license is only accepted at TSA security checkpoints, with officials cautioning that you can't use it in place of your physical license during a traffic stop.
According to DDS, the digital license "expedites identity verification processes, reduces the risk of fraudulent identification and enhances overall efficiency without compromising identity security."
The get it onto your phone, DDS advises:
- Scan a copy of your most recent credential;
- Submit a selfie photo for verification (this will not be used as you digital license photo);
- Then complete a series of gestures to finish the process.
“DDS is committed to constantly improving customer service based on user feedback and evolving technologies. The remarkable success of reaching 150,000 downloads is a testament to the DDS' dedication to providing innovative services that meet the needs of Georgia residents in an ever-evolving digital landscape,” DDS Commissioner Spencer R. Moore said in a statement.
Georgia DDS has more information on the digital driver's license process at this How-To page on the state website.