(FOX 5/KUSI) — Californians headed to San Diego International Airport now have a new way to get through TSA security that could save them a bit of time. New technology being used by the California DMV and the airport allows Californians to use a mobile version of their driver's license install ed on their cell phone during the TSA process. The California DMV is running the pilot program at several airports across the state, with SAN being the latest one. Multiple airports across the country are also using the technology. At these airports, TSA uses what is known as credential authentication technology, or CAT-2, to check that a passenger is the same person on the identification they provide. Federal offices in San Diego County could be shut down by DOGE When passengers pass through TSA, they can scan the mobile license and have a picture taken. The system then compares facial features on the photo and license to ensure it's the same person, all within seconds and without the need to hand over identification. Officials say the photo is only used for that purpose and that it is removed from the TSA's database shortly after. “It's able to tell the TSA officer what flight you are on and the status of your screening so they'll know for example if the traveler is eligible for TSA Precheck all through this streamlined process," said Lorie Dankers, a TSA spokesperson. UCSD among 60 universities threatened with federal funding cuts Users who would like to use the new technology first need to install the California DMV Wallet onto their phone, which is available for Apple and Android. Once installed, follow the steps to get a version of your license to display on your phone. The program is still in the pilot phase and the DMV advises people to continue to carry a physical license or California identification card, since law enforcement, government agencies and many places do not accept the mobile license. ...read more read less