Apple has revealed that residents in seven additional U.S. states will eventually be able to store their driver’s license or state ID in the Apple Wallet app.
The company has announced that Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, Arkansas and Virginia have signed on to support iPhone driver’s licenses.
While no specific launch timelines have been disclosed, the update will bring the total number of participating states to at least 20, plus Puerto Rico.
The feature, first introduced in 2022, allows users to add a digital version of their government-issued ID to Apple Wallet.
Once set up, the ID can be presented for identity or age verification at participating Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints and some supported apps and venues.
Why It Matters
As digital IDs become more common, Apple and state governments are partnering to make identity verification more modern, reducing the need to carry physical cards.
For frequent travelers, the feature can streamline airport security checks, particularly at major hubs that already support mobile IDs.
However, digital IDs are not a complete replacement for physical licenses. Law enforcement agencies generally do not accept Apple Wallet IDs, meaning users are still advised to carry their traditional driver’s license.
What to Know
Currently, iPhone driver’s licenses are available in 13 states: Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia and Illinois, along with Puerto Rico.
The TSA says it accepts digital IDs at checkpoints in more than 250 U.S. airports for domestic travel, provided travelers use an iPhone or Apple Watch that supports the feature.
To add a driver’s license to Apple Wallet, users must open the Wallet app, tap the plus sign, select “Driver’s License or ID Card,” and follow identity verification steps, including scanning their physical ID and completing a facial recognition check.
Apple has also introduced a separate “Digital ID” option based on a U.S. passport, which can be used at the same TSA checkpoints in states that do not yet support driver’s licenses in Wallet.
That option requires newer versions of iOS and watchOS and is limited to domestic travel.
What’s Next
While Apple has confirmed the next seven states planning to adopt the feature, rollout timing will depend on coordination with individual state motor vehicle departments.
Apple has not said which state will launch next, but expansion is expected to continue.
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