Victorian motorists will soon be able to add a digital driver licence to their smartphone, thanks to a pilot program being rolled out in Ballarat in July.

Ballarat locals can now register their interest to participate in the pilot through their myVicRoads account or from the Service Victoria website and from July will be progressively invited to add a digital version of their licence to their phone.

The digital licence is more secure than a physical card version, as it can only be accessed through a PIN or biometric authentication. The licence will be updated in response to any changes, such as new licence conditions or a change of address. Digital licences will quickly reveal if a licence has been revoked or suspended but will still be available for use to show identity or that the customer is over 18.

See it. Scan it. Check it.

For businesses, digital driver licences give you verified information with a quick scan of a QR code. They’re a secure and trusted tool for licence, identity, and proof of age checks. 

The digital driver licence features a secure QR code which can be scanned to verify authenticity and prevent fraudulent use. Businesses, authorities and others will be able to check a licence is valid using their smartphone.

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Privacy and security of personal information is the highest priority in the digital driver licence’s development.