The Georgia Department of Public Safety made a major announcement last week, on Friday, October 30th. You can now use your digital ID during traffic stops.
Wait… what’s going on?
Yeah, you read that right!
The Department of Public Safety stated on Friday (10/30/26),
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today that motorists now have the option to present a state issued digital driver’s license or identification card to its Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers, and Capitol Police Officers during traffic stops and other interactions, such as crash investigations, across Georgia.
Why a digital ID?
This new option provides motorists with an easy, secure way to present a driver’s license or state identification.
Colonel William W. Hitchens, III, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety stated in a release,
The Georgia Department of Public Safety is proud to introduce this new tool made available to all of our Troopers and Officers to help us more effectively serve our citizens and visitors by being able to read their driver’s license and IDs digitally if they choose. We are collaborating with the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services to make this transition as easy as possible across our state.
Are all police stations accepting this form of ID?
It’s best to still keep your physical ID on you for right now.
According to the statement by the Georgia Department of Public Safety,
Under these new changes [detailed in H.B. 296] to existing legislation, law enforcement officers must have the necessary equipment to verify the validity of electronic licenses by July 1, 2027.
Until then, best keep your physical ID on you too, just in case.
How do I show them my digital ID?
To present a digital form of identification, motorists should first tell the GSP Troopers or DPS Officers that they would like to use their digital license.
Once a motorist chooses to present a digital license or ID, they can present it by holding their phone near the law enforcement’s identity reading device. Motorists should not hand their device to the Troopers or Officers.
Law enforcement officers will not request a digital form of license or ID directly, and motorists will always have the choice of presenting a physical driver’s license/state ID.
How do I get a digital ID?
The logical next step… how do I get a digital ID?
Great question!
Securely add your digital license and ID to your Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet. The Georgia Digital License and ID is a free and optional service provided to eligible customers.
You can get all the steps on the Georgia DDS’s website, here!
Drive safely, Atlanta!