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Apple Says These 7 U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver's Licenses

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps.

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The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and it is expected to launch in at least seven more in the future.

To set up the feature, open the Wallet app and tap on the plus sign in the top-right corner. Next, select Driver's License and ID Cards and follow the steps.

Supported States

The following 13 states offer driver's licenses in the Wallet app:

The feature is also available in Puerto Rico.

Future States

Apple and local DMV offices have announced that the following U.S. states have signed on to adopt the feature, but no timeframes were disclosed:

  • Connecticut
  • Kentucky
  • Mississippi
  • Oklahoma
  • Utah
  • Arkansas
  • Virginia

Participating Airports

Apple Wallet IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints in more than 250 airports in the U.S., for domestic travel. Given that Apple Wallet IDs are not accepted by law enforcement, and lack many other use cases, carrying a physical ID is still necessary.

Here are just some of the airports that offer the feature — there are hundreds of others:

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
  • Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
  • Los Angeles International (LAX)
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
  • Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
  • Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
  • Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)
  • Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)
  • Great Falls International Airport (GTF)
  • Missoula International Airport (MSO)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
  • Richmond International Airport (RIC)
  • Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
  • Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
  • Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)

Travelers should refer to TSA signage to confirm availability of the feature.

Digital Passport

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If you live in a state that does not yet offer Apple Wallet IDs, you can now create a Digital ID based on your U.S. passport, and present it at the same participating TSA checkpoints, for age and identity verification purposes during domestic travel. It is not a replacement for a physical passport, and it cannot be used for international travel.

This feature requires iOS 26.1 or watchOS 26.1 and later.

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Top Rated Comments

smithrh Avatar
5 weeks ago

Good not accepted by L.E. You mind if I take your unlocked phone back to my car to write you up? Palantir wants to say hello
Please please PLEASE read up on how this actually works before propagating this.

Not accepted by LE is true (good or bad); but you do NOT give an unlocked phone to anyone at any time for this.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
slippery-pete Avatar
5 weeks ago

I don't think you understand how it could be abused by L.E.
Whatever you say. You aren't handing your phone over to anyone and the phone won't be unlocked. It will work the same way Apple pay does, officer will have a "reader". Literally do five seconds of research on this.

We get it, you don't like or trust the police. Have a good one!
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Diopter Avatar
5 weeks ago

I thought this but when I locked my phone and tried to pull up Wallet by double-tapping the power button, it required Face ID / unlock (because this is the same way you pay via Apple Pay, for example). How can I bring up my Apple Wallet digital state ID while keeping the phone locked?
That’s only unlocking whatever card is displayed in Apple Pay/Wallet, it isn’t unlocking your phone. If you try to swipe up to go Home at that point, you’ll see it requests Face ID again to unlock.

i.e. using Face ID in Apple Pay doesn’t unlock your phone.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BornAgainApple Avatar
5 weeks ago
Hard to believe that Massachusetts hasn’t supported this yet 😕
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
LordArchie Avatar
5 weeks ago

I've tried using the digital passport at two different airports and it failed every time, even when the TSA agent let me try several times. The agent at one station said that it's only working for about 50% of people
I used two weeks ago at LAX T4 without issue and again at JFK a few days ago. Zero issues and super fast. We're getting there!

Edit to add: It's 100% contactless, the phone never leaves your hand. Ya know.. just like ApplePay ;)
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
FlavorfulTreat Avatar
5 weeks ago

Please please PLEASE read up on how this actually works before propagating this.

Not accepted by LE is true (good or bad); but you do NOT give an unlocked phone to anyone at any time for this.
Came here to say the same thing. Never give you’re unlocked phone to any LE, ever
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)