Users can seamlessly and securely add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet by following the on-screen instructions on iPhone. (Apple)
Apple has announced that more states will be offering residents the ability to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
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Apple says having your digital ID in the Wallet app offers an easy way to show proof of age or identity. The digital ID data is encrypted and uses privacy and security features already built into the iPhone and Apple Watch to help protect against tampering and theft, Apple says.
The following states currently support Apple Wallet ID driver's licenses and state IDs:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Montana
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- West Virginia
The service is also available in Puerto Rico.
Apple says the following states will be adding driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet IDs but no dates have been set for implementation:
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Kentucky
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Utah
- Virginia
With Digital ID, only the information needed for a transaction is presented, and the user has the opportunity to review and authorize the information being requested before it is shared. (apple)
Add your U.S. passport to Apple Wallet ID
In addition to offering eligible state driver’s licenses to Apple Wallet, U.S. passport holders can also add information from their passport to their digital ID.
Apple says Digital ID is not a replacement for a physical passport, and cannot be used for international travel and border crossing in lieu of a U.S. passport.
Apple Digital ID is accepted at TSA checkpoints at more than 250 airports in the U.S. for in-person identity verification during domestic travel and more airports will be added in the future.
Apple reminds users that Apple Wallet IDs are not accepted by law enforcement, and carrying a physical ID is still necessary.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by Apple, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, and the motor vehicle departments in Arkansas, Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia. This story was reported from Orlando.