APPLE programmed the iPhone with a safe way to secure your driver’s license on your device.
Store your license or state ID in the Apple Wallet so you’re never without it.
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To add your license or state ID to your Apple Wallet you’ll need to opt into a few widely-used features.
Turn on Face ID or Touch ID.
Enable two-factor authentication on your Apple ID.
Then to add your ID, download the latest version of iOS 15 and open the Apple Wallet.
Tap the plus icon in the top right corner of the Apple Wallet.
Select Driver’s License or State ID from the menu.
Scan the front and back of the ID when prompted.
Apple will instruct the user to verify their ID by taking a front-facing selfie and a profile shot – these images are sent to state agencies for approval.
Your ID will be accessible on devices as old as the iPhone 8 or Apple Watch Series 4.
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IDs presented with an iPhone or Apple Watch are accepted by the TSA in select airports.
“Customers can present their driver’s license or state ID to the TSA by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch at the identity reader,” Apple wrote in a press release announcing the feature.
Right now, the feature is only available to users with IDs issued by Maryland or Arizona.
According to PatentlyApple, more than 30 states have signaled interest in adopting digital licenses and state IDs.
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