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At present, 13 US states and Puerto Rico participate in a mobile ID program that is compatible with Apple Wallet: Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawai’i, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, and West Virginia.

1. How to Add a Driver’s License to Apple Wallet

Start by opening the Apple Wallet app on your iPhone. In the top-right corner, tap the plus (+) sign, select Driver’s License or State ID, then choose the state.

You’ll need to scan the front and back of your physical driver’s license. Once you submit the photos, you’ll be alerted whether you need further verification. This would involve scanning your face in the same way you would set up Face ID.

2. What Can You Do With a Digital Driver’s License?

The digital ID in Apple Wallet primarily functions as a highly secure, private way to verify your identity and age across various scenarios.

You can use it at select TSA checkpoints for faster domestic air travel, present it to businesses and organizations that utilize compatible mobile ID readers for age verification (like purchasing restricted items), and securely confirm your identity within participating apps and websites.

A key benefit is enhanced privacy, as the feature is protected by Face ID or Touch ID, is not location-tracked by Apple or the state, and allows you to share only the absolute minimum necessary information – such as confirming you are over 21 – without exposing all the details on your physical card.

Important to note however, the actual usability varies by state. Read more on PCMag.

#AppleWallet #DigitalID #MobileID TSA Privacy TechNews

📸: René Ramos, Lily Yeh; Apple

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