These U.S. states allow for Apple Wallet driver’s licenses and IDs
Some Americans can add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet and the list of states is growing.
There is support for driver’s licenses and digital IDs in Apple Wallet in 10 U.S. states and territories, with 10 more states currently exploring the option.
These are the states and territories that currently allow you to store your digital driver’s license in your Apple Wallet:
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Iowa
• Maryland
• New Mexico
• Ohio
• Puerto Rico
Storing your Apple ID in your Apple Wallet may be more secure than carrying a physical card that can be lost easily. Additionally, your digital ID doesn’t contain as much visible personal information as a physical ID card. Digital IDs stored in your Apple Wallet do not display personal information other than your full name. To display things such as your address, date of birth and so on, you must sign in with Face ID or Touch ID.
Information is only ever transferred from your Apple Wallet via NFC, which uses an encrypted Bluetooth data connection. This means nothing can be easily or quickly copied. Whenever you have to hand your phone over to a police officer or TSA agent, they won’t see your personal information without authentication from you.
Using your digital ID with Apple Wallet from your iPhone or Apple Watch works similarly to Apple Pay. You hold the device near the reader, and a screen will appear telling you exactly which information you will share. Next, you’ll double-tap the side button to approve it, as if you were paying with Apple Pay.
MacDailyNews Note: How to add your driver’s license to Apple Wallet:Follow these steps to add your driver’s license or ID card to Apple Wallet:
Open the Wallet app on your iPhone
Tap the Add (+) button in the upper-right corner
Tap Driver’s License or State ID
Select your state and press continue
Take photos of your driver’s license, front and back
You will need to take matching photos of yourself. Ensure you are in a well-lit area with a plain background and follow the on-screen instructions for Face ID facial recognition.
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