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U.S. Residents Can Now Add Driver's Licenses to Apple Wallet in Select States

U.S. Residents Can Now Add Driver's Licenses to Apple Wallet in Select States
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December 30, 2025

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In certain U.S. states, residents can now add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, offering a contactless and convenient way to verify identity or age at airports, businesses, and select apps.

Availability and Features

Following its announcement, this feature is now operational in Illinois and available in other states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico. Japan's My Number Card can also be added to Apple Wallet.

Apple Wallet IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints across more than 250 airports, including Chicago’s O'Hare and Midway. They can additionally be used to verify age or identity at certain venues, although a specific list of locations has not been disclosed.

How to Set Up

To add a driver's license or ID card: 1. Open the Wallet app. 2. Tap the plus sign (+) in the top-right corner. 3. Choose "Driver's License and ID Cards." 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Requirements

This feature requires:

Future Expansion

Apple has announced plans to extend this capability to Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Utah in the future, though specific timelines remain unconfirmed.

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