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These U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone's Driver's License Feature

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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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Böhme417
17 weeks ago

So the cop can take my phone back to his car and plug it in to a cellebrite device and mass extract its contents.
NO Thanks!
Not how that works. Stop spreading lies.

useless for you - that's ok.
"no one accepts" - did you read the article with the list of airports where it is accepted?

We're in the early stages and are taking baby steps, one at a time, you need to have patience
It’s been four years. Pick up the pace already.
Also, in my experience, airports seem to be trying their hardest not to let you use a mobile ID. They’re pushing facial recognition.
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jz0309
17 weeks ago

A feature that is 100% useless as based on my experience, no agency, no business or no one accepts it as a proper ID.
useless for you - that's ok.
"no one accepts" - did you read the article with the list of airports where it is accepted?

We're in the early stages and are taking baby steps, one at a time, you need to have patience
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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IIGS User
17 weeks ago

So the cop can take my phone back to his car and plug it in to a cellebrite device and mass extract its contents.
NO Thanks!
Every time. EVERY TIME a digital ID story is posted on MR, someone has to “WARGLE BARGLE I’m not giving my phone to the cops” post.

Just stop all ready. You’re just showing everyone you have no clue what you’re talking about and/or you don’t know how the technology works.

OK, we get it. You don’t want the cops looking at your phone. Most people don’t. Guess what, I don’t hand my phone to the clerk at 7-11 when I buy a Big Gulp and a dog and use Apple Pay, either.



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jz0309
17 weeks ago

So the cop can take my phone back to his car and plug it in to a cellebrite device and mass extract its contents.
NO Thanks!
maybe read thru this to understand how it works:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/118237
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Neepman
17 weeks ago
A feature that is 100% useless as based on my experience, no agency, no business or no one accepts it as a proper ID.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Alan Wynn
17 weeks ago

So the cop can take my phone back to his car and plug it in to a cellebrite device and mass extract its contents.
NO Thanks!
On top of the point that has been made a million times that this is not how it works, I am curious where you live that equips ever patrol car with a cellbrite unit, given how much they cost.
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