{"id":278901,"date":"2026-02-11T15:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/278901\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:38:10","slug":"seven-more-states-to-get-iphone-drivers-licenses-see-full-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/278901\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven More States To Get iPhone Driver\u2019s Licenses\u2014See Full List"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple has revealed that residents in seven additional U.S. states will eventually be able to store their driver\u2019s license or state ID in the Apple Wallet app.<\/p>\n

The company has announced that Connecticut<\/a>, Kentucky<\/a>, Mississippi<\/a>, Oklahoma<\/a>, Utah<\/a>, Arkansas<\/a> and Virginia<\/a> have signed on to support iPhone<\/a> driver\u2019s licenses.<\/p>\n

While no specific launch timelines have been disclosed, the update will bring the<\/a> total number of participating states to at least 20, plus Puerto Rico<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The feature, first introduced in 2022, allows users to add a digital version of their government-issued ID to Apple<\/a> Wallet. <\/p>\n

Once set up, the ID can be presented for identity or age verification at participating Transportation Security Administration (TSA<\/a>) checkpoints and some supported apps<\/a> and venues.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone\"Why It Matters<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For frequent travelers, the feature can streamline airport security checks, particularly at major hubs that already support mobile IDs.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s license.<\/p>\n

What to Know<\/p>\n

Currently, iPhone driver\u2019s licenses are available in 13 states: Arizona<\/a>, Maryland<\/a>, Colorado<\/a>, Georgia<\/a>, Ohio<\/a>, Hawaii<\/a>, California<\/a>, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia and Illinois, along with Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n

The TSA says it accepts digital IDs at checkpoints in more than 250 U.S. airports<\/a> for domestic travel, provided travelers use an iPhone or Apple Watch that supports the feature. <\/p>\n

To add a driver\u2019s license to Apple Wallet, users must open<\/a> the Wallet app, tap the plus sign, select \u201cDriver\u2019s License or ID Card,\u201d and follow identity verification steps, including scanning their physical ID and completing a facial recognition check.<\/p>\n

Apple has also introduced a separate \u201cDigital ID\u201d option based on a U.S. passport, which can be used at the same TSA checkpoints in states that do not yet support driver\u2019s licenses in Wallet. <\/p>\n

That option requires newer versions of iOS<\/a> and watchOS and is limited to domestic travel.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Apple has not said which state will launch next, but expansion is expected to continue.<\/p>\n

Newsweek has reached out to Apple for comment via email.<\/p>\n

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