West Virginia has joined the list of states that allow iPhone users to add their driver’s licenses and IDs to the Apple Wallet app on their iPhone and Apple Watch. The on-device digital ID can then be used instead of a physical ID. (First noticed by MacRumors)
West Virginia residents can add a license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app by opening it, tapping on the “+” button, selecting “Driver’s License and ID Cards” and following the onscreen instructions. The feature requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16.5 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 9.5 or later.
Apple added support for digital IDs back in 2022, but since the feature requires states to implement support, the rollout has been quite slow. In 2021, Apple said that it was in “discussions with many more states” and was optimistic that Wallet IDs would be available nationwide in the future.
Participating States
- Arizona
- Maryland
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Ohio
- Hawaii
- California
- Iowa
- New Mexico
- West Virginia
The feature is also available in Puerto Rico.
Future States
According to Apple, the following states are planning to adopt the feature in the near future:
- Montana
- Connecticut
- Kentucky
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Utah
The feature will also work with Japan’s My Number Card in the future. 100 million plus Japanese residents currently have My Number Card IDs, allowing them to receive services at over 60,000 convenience stores around the country, through online portals, and in other settings such as hospitals and government agencies.
Participating Airports
Apple Wallet app IDs can be used at select TSA checkpoints within the following U.S. airports:
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
- Denver International Airport (DEN)
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
- Los Angeles International (LAX)
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
- Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Apple tells travelers to refer to TSA checkpoint signage to confirm availability of the feature, and to visit the TSA’s website for more details.
Apple in September also announced that users will soon be able to present an Apple Wallet ID for CLEAR member enrollment at airports.
