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Apple Says iPhone Driver's Licenses Coming to These 8 U.S. States, But Rollout Remains Slow

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

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Unfortunately, this feature continues to roll out very slowly. It has been three and a half years since Apple first announced the feature in September 2021, and only nine U.S. states and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico offer it.

Supported States

The feature is also available in Puerto Rico.

Future States

Apple said the following states have "signed on" to adopt the feature in the future:

  • Montana
  • West Virginia
  • Connecticut
  • Kentucky
  • Mississippi
  • Oklahoma
  • Utah
  • Illinois
The feature also works with Japan's My Number Card starting with iOS 18.4, which is in beta and will be released in early April.

Participating Airports

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Apple Wallet app IDs can be used at select TSA checkpoints within select U.S. airports:
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • 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)
Apple says travelers should refer to TSA checkpoint signage to confirm availability of the feature, and the TSA's website offers more details.

Apple Wallet IDs can also be used to show proof of age or identity at select businesses and venues in the U.S., but there is no list of locations.

Article Link: Apple Says iPhone Driver's Licenses Coming to These 8 U.S. States, But Rollout Remains Slow
 
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gsmornot said:
I know why but why is it taking so long to offer a digital ID in all states. The info is already digital when the license is printed and handed over, just make the data available for secure platforms.
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Yes, my license has a scan code on the back that I suppose gives full information. Nevertheless, I'm confident Massachusetts will be the last state to enable digital ID. After all, we were last to allow right turn on red, and only when the Feds threatened to withhold highway funding.
 
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Interesting that Virginia is not on the list The VA DMV has been telling residents that it’s coming this spring (2025). We currently have an app based digital DL, but not Apple or Android Wallet integration.
 
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jetsam said:
Yes, my license has a scan code on the back that I suppose gives full information. Nevertheless, I'm confident Massachusetts will be the last state to enable digital ID. After all, we were last to allow right turn on red, and only when the Feds threatened to withhold highway funding.
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That is a PDF417 barcode. It tells you what is on the front, but provides no validation mechanism (you could create a bogus license and create what ever you want in the barcode). The entire point of a digital license is that it be verifiable to anyone scanning it. Without that capability, they may as well just allow use of pictures of your license.
 
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mlehky said:
That is a PDF417 barcode. It tells you what is on the front, but provides no validation mechanism (you could create a bogus license and create what ever you want in the barcode). The entire point of a digital license is that it be verifiable to anyone scanning it. Without that capability, they may as well just allow use of pictures of your license.
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Thanks, I didn't know that. I'm still confident MA will be last, though. :)
 
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Weird that Michigan hasn't signed on yet. Our current Secretary of State has done a great job modernizing our systems in other ways (online renewals are SO much easier), seems like this would be a natural fit.
 
jetsam said:
Thanks, I didn't know that. I'm still confident MA will be last, though. :)
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Actually MA already offers a digital DL. It’s app based, not Apple or Android Wallet based. We have the same thing here in VA, we have to download a VA specific app. But at least it’s TSA accepted. Many states are not thrilled with partnering with Apple or Google due to the fee and potential privacy issues.
 
Minnesota will be last. You can’t bank on it. We were one of the last states to implement Real ID.
 
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Actually MA already offers a digital DL. It’s app based, not Apple or Android Wallet based. We have the same thing here in VA, we have to download a VA specific app. But at least it’s TSA accepted. Many states are not thrilled with partnering with Apple or Google due to the fee and potential privacy issues.
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I was unaware. Can you point me to that app?
 
PBG4 Dude said:
Years and years and years of “don’t unlock your phone around cops”, and now everyone wants to have to unlock their phone to show ID. I dunno, just seems weird to me.
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I hear that. I don't see myself handing over my iPhone, when a cop just wants to see my license.
 
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PBG4 Dude said:
Years and years and years of “don’t unlock your phone around cops”, and now everyone wants to have to unlock their phone to show ID. I dunno, just seems weird to me.
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I don't think you have to unlock your phone. For whatever reason I thought you could show the card without unlocking your phone.

But can someone with this feature confirm? Otherwise I fully agree.
 
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pavelbure said:
Pennsylvania will be last, no doubt about it.
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Although there was a bill that instructed Penndot to start the work. For whatever reason I thought Governor Shapiro also said it was coming in the near future . But as always that can mean anything.
 
Is there any state where a digital license is actually good as a physical drivers license most everywhere? I think most law enforcement agencies don't even accept it. So it still seems of little use, hardly worth the trouble.
 
We have iPhone IDs in California. I added it to my Apple Wallet thinking I wouldn't need to carry a physical ID, which would remove the last reason to have a physical wallet. To be sure, I went to my local Police Dept and asked if they accepted the iPhone ID. They said absolutely not. SFO is on the list for some TSA checkpoints at the airport, but I would not risk it and possibly miss a flight. So, it really does nothing for me at this point. Hopefully, there will be broader adoption down the road.
 
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So slow. The list of airports is kind of pathetic too. I need Austin, both Dallas airports, both Chicago airports, Minneapolis, and St Louis. o_O
 
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