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

[MacRumors]

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.

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:

• Arizona (since March 2022)
• Maryland (since May 2022)
• Colorado (since November 2022)
• Georgia (since May 2023)
• Ohio (since July 2024)
• Hawaii (since August 2024)
• California (since September 2024)
• Iowa (since October 2024)
• New Mexico (since December 2024)
• Montana (since August 2025)
• North Dakota (since September 2025)
• West Virginia (since October 2025)
• Illinois (since November 2025)

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

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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[DaviCon]

Beginning to see some venues in Illinois accepting for alcohol sales.

 

[Neepman]

A feature that is 100% useless as based on my experience, no agency, no business or no one accepts it as a proper ID.

 

[1037]

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!

 

[jz0309]

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

 

[jz0309]

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:

Present your driver's license from Apple Wallet - Apple Support

Use your iPhone or Apple Watch to present your eligible license or ID at select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints, businesses, and venues. You can also share your identity information in participating apps and websites.

support.apple.com

 

[Böhme417]

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.

 

[ThomasJL]

In most scenarios involving a physical ID card, cardholders are asked to briefly hand over their ID card to the person checking it. Regarding this iPhone digital ID card feature, are there any scenarios where people who use this feature would be asked to briefly hand their phone over to the person checking the ID, or does the phone never leave the hand of its owner?

 

[tech_enthusiast_]

I’ve tried using the digital passport 8 times at different major airports around the country so far and it has never worked. The TSA agent has let me try and every time it fails and they end up asking for my physical ID. Not sure what the issue is

 

[tech_enthusiast_]

Are there any scenarios where people who use this feature would be asked to briefly hand their phone over to the person checking the ID, or does the phone never leave the hand of its owner?

No. Handing the phone over wouldn’t provide any information, anyway. The digital ID is just a pretty illustration and the person’s first name and last initial. There’s no other identifying info shown on the screen.

 

[alexandr]

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!

They also go on a shopping spree while doing so!

 

[joshwithachance]

Too bad nowhere actually accepts it as legal ID.

 

[Mrbobb]

As long as is free and not ANOTHER revenue source.

 

[ZipZilla]

How does West Virginia get it before South Carolina. Come on

 

[WarmWinterHat]

No thank you.

 

[coolkid93]

wish pa would

 

[wilberforce]

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

Definitely the most useless thing in my iPhone wallet. Not worth the time to enter it. And who actually is going to risk going to the airport without a physical ID?

 

[Phaseangle]

in Australia, our digital licence programs are pretty well accepted in most places. Too bad it's from a seperate clunky app and not built into Apple/Google wallet.

 

[datsdatcharlie]

I hope wisconsin adds this soon

 

[IIGS User]

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.

 

[Alan Wynn]

Also, in my experience, airports seem to be trying their hardest not to let you use a mobile ID. They’re pushing facial recognition.

That is only for people with PreCheck. Out of all my recent flights, I have had more that took my Digital passport than had Touchless PreCheck working.

 

[Alan Wynn]

I’ve tried using the digital passport 8 times at different major airports around the country so far and it has never worked. The TSA agent has let me try and every time it fails and they end up asking for my physical ID. Not sure what the issue is

Which airports? I have used it many times at Atlanta, Austin, Chicago O’Hare, Denver, Houston IAH, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco and have never had it fail.

 

[Alan Wynn]

Definitely the most useless thing in my iPhone wallet. Not worth the time to enter it. And who actually is going to risk going to the airport without a physical ID?

It is so much better and easier than pulling a physical ID out of my wallet, handing it to an agent, and trying to get it all back together before putting everything through the X-Ray machine. Before I get to the agent, my wallet, iPhone, and AirPods are all in my bag ready to go through screening. I select my wallet on my watch, pick my ID, tap it on the reader and double click to approve the selected information and pass on through.

 

[Alan Wynn]

Too bad nowhere actually accepts it as legal ID.

Almost every U.S. airport (I cannot find a list of any that do not, but cannot say every one does) does, as well as law enforcement in several states. The more people that enroll, the faster states will make it a first class replacement for physical licenses.

 

[Alan Wynn]

In most scenarios involving a physical ID card, cardholders are asked to briefly hand over their ID card to the person checking it. Regarding this iPhone digital ID card feature, are there any scenarios where people who use this feature would be asked to briefly hand their phone over to the person checking the ID, or does the phone never leave the hand of its owner?

No. It is just like Apple Pay, one never hands ones device to anyone.