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Apple Wallet now supports digital driver's licenses in select US states, allowing users to use their iPhones for identity verification and TSA checkpoints. The feature requires adding and verifying the ID through the Wallet app, with plans to expand to digital passports and age verification in iOS 26 later this year. Currently, only a handful of states support this feature, with more expected to follow.
Apple allows users in select US states to add their driver's licenses to Apple Wallet for digital ID verification, primarily for TSA checkpoints and select venues, with ongoing expansion to more states and airports. The feature requires compatible devices, updated software, and regional settings, and is part of Apple's broader digital ID initiative.
Some U.S. states now support adding digital driver's licenses to Apple Wallet, allowing for easier identification and TSA checks, with more features like digital passports and age verification coming in iOS 26. Currently supported states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, and Puerto Rico, with the process involving scanning and biometric verification. Future updates will expand digital ID uses, including digital passports for domestic travel and age verification for deliveries.
Android users in Georgia can now use a digital driver's license at TSA PreCheck security checkpoints, following the previous rollout for iPhone users. The Georgia Digital Driver's License can be added to Google Wallet, but residents must still carry a physical ID. Currently, the digital license is only accepted at TSA PreCheck and is not yet available for use at other locations.
California is conducting a pilot program allowing residents to carry their driver's license on their smartphones through the CA DMV Wallet app. The program is limited to 1.5 million participants and is currently not accepted by law enforcement, state government agencies, or businesses. The mobile driver's license is secured through biometrics and encryption, meeting federal and international security standards.