California is the latest state to embrace digital IDs, making it possible for residents to store their driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet. This move brings convenience and security to residents, allowing them to present their IDs digitally at various locations, including TSA security checkpoints and businesses that require age or identity verification.
Apple is making waves by allowing iPhone users to store their driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet. This feature, still in its early stages, is gaining traction in states like Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, and Ohio. This guide walks you through the process of adding your ID to Apple Wallet and explains the growing list of states adopting this technology.
Ohio residents can now add their driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, joining Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, and Maryland in offering this feature. While convenient, the virtual ID is not a replacement for the physical card and must still be carried. Several other states are still waiting for their turn to adopt this technology.
Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has pulled its digital driver’s license app, Smart ID, from app stores and announced plans to redevelop the service. While the app offered a digital representation of a driver’s license, it required carrying the physical license while driving and faced usability issues. The state is seeking new vendors for the project, aiming for a relaunch in early 2025. The move has frustrated users who hoped for a more modern driver’s license option, particularly given that other states are implementing digital ID verification through iOS and Android platforms.
Beginning June 1, several government services will experience significant changes. These include new rules for obtaining driver’s licenses, the opportunity to correct Aadhar Card details, bank holidays, and potential adjustments to LPG cylinder prices.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is transitioning to Real and Enhanced IDs. Here’s a breakdown of their eligibility requirements, differences, and associated fees:
