Apple allows you to store a virtual copy of your trusted DMV driver's license in your Apple wallet, and is the first state that Arizona and Georgia have adopted it.
By storing your driver's license in your Apple wallet, you can leave the house with just your mobile phone, making it an ideal solution for commuters and other travelers.
Above all, thanks to the latest ISO 18013-5 security requirements and features of all digital IDs, digital IDs may be more secure than physical IDs.
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Which states allow Apple Wallet driver licenses and IDs?
At the time of publication, there is support for digital IDs for Apple wallets in 10 states and regions, and 10 states are currently investigating options. These are states that currently allow digital driver licenses to be stored in Apple wallets.
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Iowa
- Maryland
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Puerto Rico
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Why should I keep my driver's license in my Apple wallet?
Storing your Apple ID in an Apple wallet can be safer than carrying a physical card that can easily be lost. Furthermore, digital IDs do not contain as visible personal information as physical ID cards. Digital IDs stored in your Apple wallet do not display personal information other than your full name. You must sign in with your Face ID or Touch ID to view your address, date of birth, and more.
Information is transferred only from your Apple wallet via NFC using an encrypted Bluetooth data connection. This means that nothing can't be copied easily or quickly. Whenever you have to hand over your phone to a police officer or a TSA agent, we will not see your personal information without verification from you.
Using your digital ID on your iPhone or Apple Watch's Apple wallet works just like Apple Pay. When you hold your device near the reader, a screen will appear showing you exactly what information you want to share. Next, double-tap the side button to accept it, as if you were paying with Apple Pay.
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Why shouldn't you put these in your wallet?
What information is stored in my digital ID?
With a digital ID, only the information you need cannot be transferred easily. For example, security guards who need to check their ID at the entrance to the venue may have readers who will display their ID photos and confirm whether they are over 21 years old. It simplifies the process for you and your worker, without displaying your ID number, address, actual date of birth, etc., and prevents your personal information from being copied.
At the time of publication, police agencies do not accept digital IDs as driver licenses, so they must use physical IDs while driving. However, TSA uses a digital ID reader to accept digital IDs. Some airportsand several concert venues have begun accepting digital IDs. Additionally, apps that require an ID, such as car rental apps and alcohol delivery services, can use information stored in your Apple wallet to provide proof of age.
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How to add a driver's license to your Apple wallet
Follow these steps to add your driver's license or ID card to your Apple wallet.
- It will open Wallet app On your iPhone
- Tap addition (+) button in the upper right corner
- Tap Driver's license or status ID
- Select a status and press Continued
- Next, you will be asked to take it Driving license photofront and back
- You need to take Your own matching photos. Make sure you are in a bright area with a plain background, On-screen instructions For facial recognition
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Why can't I add a driver's license to my Apple wallet?
If you can't add a driver's license to your Apple ID, it's probably because the condition doesn't support the feature yet. If the state is listed above but cannot add a license, it may be due to a temporary Apple server outage. Apple recommends that you contact the local DMV or state office that issued the card if the server is not down.
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Adding a digital ID to your Apple wallet is easy and can simplify your life if it is permitted in the state. As digital ID progresses and more states adopt them, we are soon approaching a future where it will soon be easier and easier to leave your home with your phone or clock. If you want to make your home easier without a wallet, consider adding a digital ID to your Apple wallet.
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