California is expanding the availability of its mDL (mobile driver’s license) with a new app for mobile phones featuring face biometrics and liveness detection.

SpruceID is running a test of mobile driver’s license interoperability along with government officials and businesses working on digital identity standardization.

California has significantly expanded a pilot program allowing citizens to get a digital driver’s license / ID card that’s accessible on their mobile phones.

Spruce announces a $34 million Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Other participants in the round include Y Combinator, Okta Ventures, and more.