Key Information
- You must have a REAL ID compliant driver's license or state ID linked to your LA Wallet account to use this feature.
- This feature can only be used at approved TSA Checkpoints where digital IDs are accepted.
- TSA suggests that all travelers should ALWAYS carry a PHYSICAL and ACCEPTABLE form of ID.
- If you unlink your license/ID from the account, you'll have to complete these steps again.
Instructions
1. After linking a REAL ID Compliant driver's license or state ID, tap the Share mDL with TSA card on the Home tab.
2. You will see a Get Started With mDL page that will explain what a mDL is and how it is stored on your device. Tap Next to proceed.
3. You must grant Camera Permission by tapping the Accept button.
4. You must grant Bluetooth Permission by tapping the Accept button.
5. You must perform a facial match by tapping Begin and following the on-screen instructions.
- Ensure you have good lighting, are blinking (to show liveness), and that your face is centered in the circle during the facial match process.
- If you have any big changes since your license/ID photo, you may struggle to successfully complete the face scan.
6. After a successful facial match, you can share your mobile driver's license or state ID with TSA at participating airports.
- You should pull down to refresh this page before you're about to share this with TSA to make sure you have an up to date mDL.