Overview
- West Virginians can now add a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch.
- The Governor’s Office says Wallet IDs are accepted at more than 250 TSA checkpoints, including Charleston Yeager and Huntington Tri-State airports, and travelers should check checkpoint signage.
- Enrollment requires selecting Driver’s License and ID Cards in Wallet, scanning the physical credential, completing selfie checks, and waiting for DMV approval.
- Compatible devices include iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.5 or later or Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 9.5 or later, with Face ID or Touch ID and two-factor authentication enabled.
- Officials emphasize privacy features such as on‑device encrypted storage, user review of requested fields, and biometric authentication for each presentation, while advising residents to keep a physical ID as backup.