How to Add Your Driver's License to EUDI Wallet

Last updated: 1/29/2026Reading time: 4 min
⏱️ Time Required:

3 minutes

📊 Difficulty:

easy

📄 Document:

Driver's License

What You Need

  • Valid driver\'s license
  • National ID card already added to wallet
  • EUDI Wallet app with ID verification complete

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open EUDI Wallet app

2

Tap \'Add Document\'

3

Select \'Driver\'s License\'

4

Choose import method: NFC (if chip-enabled) or Manual entry

5

If NFC: Place license on phone back, wait for scan

6

If Manual: Take photo of front and back, enter license number

7

Verify details are correct

8

Authenticate with biometric (Face ID/fingerprint)

9

Wait for government verification (instant to 24 hours depending on country)

10

Driver\'s license appears in wallet when verified

Troubleshooting

⚠️Common Issues & Solutions

If license not recognized: Ensure it\'s EU-issued and not expired

If photo quality poor: Use good lighting, hold steady, avoid glare

If verification pending: Check after 24 hours, some countries require manual review

If rejected: Contact your national driver licensing authority

Benefits

Car rental without physical license
Police checks (show digital license)
Cross-border recognition in EU
Automatic expiry notifications

Need Country-Specific Instructions?

Each EU country has slightly different procedures. Find your country\'s specific guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Sources

Information verified against official sources (2/16/2026)

  1. [1]EUDI Wallet User Guide

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