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Georgia residents can now use their digital driver’s license as a valid proof of their age to buy alcohol and tobacco products. From retailers.
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) said the Digital Driver’s Licenses, also known as mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) issued by the department is a major step forward in modernizing identification for Georgians.
“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,” said DDS Commissioner Angelique B. McClendon
The Georgia Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Division recently confirmed that Digital Drivers Licenses are a valid and acceptable form of identification for alcohol and tobacco retailers. For more information see the DOR Bulletin at this link: https://dor.georgia.gov/alcohol-tobacco-1/alcohol-tobacco-policy-bulletins.
- 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.
To learn more about adding your digital license or ID to your phone or smart watch’s digital wallet, visit https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/ga-digital-id. The Georgia Department of Driver Services reminds customers to not drink and drive. If you drink, do not drive.