Residents in certain U.S. states can integrate their driver’s license or state identification into the Apple Wallet app, accessible via iPhones and Apple Watches. This feature allows users to conveniently present their ID for verification at select airports and various applications.
Currently, 13 states along with Puerto Rico have adopted this functionality, with plans for several others to join soon.
To activate this service, users simply open the Wallet app, tap the plus sign in the top corner, and choose ‘Driver’s License and ID Cards,’ then follow a straightforward setup process.
States Offering the Feature
The following states currently support driver’s licenses within the Wallet application:
Puerto Rico is also included in this initiative.
Planned State Additions
Apple, in collaboration with local DMV offices, has revealed that several states have expressed interest in implementing this feature:
- Connecticut
- Kentucky
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Utah
- Arkansas
- Virginia
Airports Accepting Digital IDs
Apple Wallet IDs can be used at TSA checkpoints across more than 250 U.S. airports for domestic travel. However, physical IDs remain necessary, as digital IDs are not recognized by law enforcement or for many other uses.
Some airports where this feature is supported include:
- Baltimore/Washington International 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)
- Columbus International Airport (CMH)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
- Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
- Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
Travelers are encouraged to check TSA signage for confirmation about the use of digital IDs.
Introducing the Digital ID Feature
For residents in states without access to Apple Wallet IDs, a Digital ID based on a U.S. passport can be created and used at TSA checkpoints for confirming age and identity during domestic travel. It is not meant to replace a physical passport and isn’t valid for international travel.
This feature necessitates iOS 26.1 or watchOS 26.1 and their subsequent updates.
Key Takeaways
- Residents in select states can now store their driver’s license in the Apple Wallet app for easy access.
- The feature is currently available in 13 states and Puerto Rico, with several more states set to follow.
- Apple Wallet IDs can be utilized at over 250 airports for travel verification, although physical IDs are still required for other purposes.
- A Digital ID feature based on a U.S. passport is also available for those in states not participating.
- Check for updates related to eligibility requirements as more states adopt this technology.