This is a press release from the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is pleased to announce a major step forward in modernizing identification for Georgians. Digital Driver’s Licenses, also known as mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) issued by GA DDS, can now be accepted as a valid form of identification for proof of identity when used for age restricted purchases at participating retail locations.
DDS Commissioner Angelique B. McClendon commented “By embracing the Georgia Digital License and ID, we’re providing Georgians with a secure, convenient new option to prove their age, one that keeps pace with 21st-century technology while still prioritizing accuracy and safety.”
The Georgia Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Division recently confirmed that mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) or Digital Drivers Licenses are a valid and acceptable form of identification for alcohol and tobacco retailers Click Here for More Info. Building on this momentum, DDS is pleased to share that the use of mDLs for alcohol purchases is now in a pilot phase at select sites within State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Use of the mDL is a convenient option for customers and retailers.
What this means for consumers: You can now legally use your mDL as a form of ID when purchasing age-restricted products at businesses that choose to accept them.
What this means for retailers: The Georgia DOR Alcohol and Tobacco Division’s informational bulletin confirms that mDLs are a valid form of identification that retailers can accept to verify age.
Important considerations:
- Acceptance of mDLs is at the discretion of the individual business (the retailer).
- mDLs are a supplement to physical IDs, not a complete replacement, especially when driving.
- The mDL is a secure, digital version of your physical license, issued by the DDS and stored on your smartphone.
The mobile driver’s license option represents a meaningful upgrade in convenience and modernization for Georgians. If you would like to learn more about adding your digital license or ID to your phone or smart watch’s digital wallet, please visit Georgia Digital License & ID. The Georgia Department of Driver Services reminds customers to not drink and drive. If you drink, do not drive.
