Apple Wallet driver’s licenses reach nine states, with more on the way
NewsThe iPhone and Apple Watch ID feature remains limited three years in, but more states have signed on and TSA support is growing.
Apple’s digital driver’s license and state ID feature in Wallet is live in nine U.S. states and Puerto Rico, with additional states committed to joining but no firm timelines. You can present an iPhone or Apple Watch at select TSA checkpoints and some businesses, but the rollout remains gradual more than three years after launch.
Availability and rollout
Residents in these locations can add a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch. Support began in 2022 and has expanded slowly since.
| Location | Type | Wallet ID availability |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | State | March 2022 |
| Maryland | State | May 2022 |
| Colorado | State | November 2022 |
| Georgia | State | May 2023 |
| Ohio | State | July 2024 |
| Hawaii | State | August 2024 |
| California | State | September 2024 |
| Iowa | State | October 2024 |
| New Mexico | State | December 2024 |
| Puerto Rico | Territory | December 2024 |
Apple outlines how to add and present IDs in Wallet, including where they can be used and device requirements, on its support page for driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet.
Participating airports
Apple Wallet IDs can be used at TSA digital ID lanes in a limited set of airports. Travelers should confirm availability at the checkpoint or consult the TSA’s digital ID map.
| Airport | Code |
|---|---|
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall | BWI |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National | DCA |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International | PHX |
| Denver International | DEN |
| Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International | ATL |
| Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International | CVG |
| John Glenn Columbus International | CMH |
| San Francisco International | SFO |
| San Jose Mineta International | SJC |
| Los Angeles International | LAX |
| Daniel K. Inouye International (Honolulu) | HNL |
| Des Moines International | DSM |
| Eastern Iowa (Cedar Rapids) | CID |
| Albuquerque International Sunport | ABQ |
| Lea County Regional (Hobbs) | HOB |
| Luis Muñoz Marín International (San Juan) | SJU |
Future states
Eight additional states have signed on to support IDs in Apple Wallet, with timing to be announced by each jurisdiction:
- Montana
- West Virginia
- Connecticut
- Kentucky
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Utah
- Illinois
Beyond the U.S., Apple says the feature works with Japan’s My Number Card starting with iOS 18.4. Wallet IDs can also be used to confirm age or identity at select U.S. businesses and in some apps, though Apple does not publish a comprehensive list of participating locations.
Where you can use it
Once added, an iPhone or Apple Watch can present your ID through encrypted device-to-reader communication at supported TSA checkpoints. Apple positions the feature as a way to verify identity and age without handing over your device, with usage details and setup steps documented in the Apple Wallet ID support page.
Expansion now depends on state adoption and broader TSA deployment, so expect incremental progress rather than a rapid national switch.
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