Overview
- Apple’s new Digital ID lets U.S. passport holders add a passport to Apple Wallet and present it at more than 250 TSA checkpoints for domestic identity verification.
- Wallet-based driver’s licenses are now live in 13 states plus Puerto Rico, and Apple and DMVs say Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, Arkansas, and Virginia have committed to adopt the feature.
- The passport-based ID cannot be used for international travel or border crossings, and Apple advises carrying a physical ID because acceptance beyond airports remains limited.
- Setup requires scanning the passport’s photo page and embedded chip, taking a selfie, and completing liveness checks, with Apple stating the data stays encrypted on the device.
- Apple and Google position these credentials as a foundation for broader online identity uses such as account recovery, health portal logins, and age or profile verification.