Yes, but only if your state supports it and your phone meets the requirements

You can add your driver's license to Apple Wallet on an iPhone or Apple Watch, but only if your state has made its licenses compatible with Apple's system. As of now, a limited number of states allow this — currently Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming have rolled out digital licenses, with more states planning to follow. If your state is not on this list, you cannot add your license to Apple Wallet yet, even if you have the right phone.

The digital license you add to Apple Wallet is not a replacement for your physical card — it is an additional way to show your license information at certain checkpoints. You still need to carry your physical license with you. The digital version works at airport security checkpoints, some police traffic stops, and certain other verification situations, but not everywhere a physical license works.

Key Takeaways

  • Your state must have released a digital driver's license program compatible with Apple Wallet; check your state's DMV website to see if yours has.
  • You need an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or an Apple Watch Series 9 or later to add and use a digital license.
  • Adding your license to Apple Wallet takes about 10 to 15 minutes and involves scanning your physical license and taking a selfie for identity verification.
  • A digital license in Apple Wallet does not replace your physical license — you must still carry the physical card.
  • Digital licenses work at TSA airport security and some police checkpoints, but acceptance varies by location and situation.

Which states allow digital licenses in Apple Wallet

Apple began rolling out digital driver's license support in 2023, starting with Arizona and Georgia. Since then, more states have joined the program, but the list is still much shorter than the total number of states. The states currently offering digital licenses through Apple Wallet are Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.

To find out whether your state supports digital licenses, visit your state's Department of Motor Vehicles website and search for "digital driver's license" or "Apple Wallet." The DMV page will tell you whether the program is available in your state and walk you through the steps to add your license. If your state is not yet offering digital licenses, there is no way to add your license to Apple Wallet — you cannot use a workaround or add it manually.

What phone or device you need

Apple Wallet digital licenses work only on newer Apple devices. You need either an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or an Apple Watch Series 9 or later. Older iPhone models, including the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, do not support digital licenses, even if your state offers them. This is because the feature requires specific security hardware built into the newer Pro models and the latest Apple Watch.

If you have an older iPhone or a non-Apple phone, you cannot add your license to Apple Wallet. Some states are developing their own digital license apps for Android phones, but these are separate from Apple Wallet and vary by state. Check your state DMV's website to see whether an Android option exists in your state.

How to add your license to Apple Wallet

The process begins in the Wallet app on your iPhone. Open Wallet, tap the plus sign in the upper right corner, and select "Driver's License or State ID." The app will ask you to choose your state. From there, you will be guided through a series of steps that typically include scanning the front and back of your physical license with your phone's camera and taking a selfie for identity verification.

The app uses facial recognition and document scanning to confirm that you are the person on the license. This verification happens on your phone — Apple does not store your biometric data on its servers. Once verification is complete, your license appears in Wallet and is ready to use. The entire process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. If verification fails, the app will tell you why and may ask you to retake your selfie or rescan your license.

After your license is added to Wallet, you can view it by opening the Wallet app and tapping your license. When you need to show it — such as at airport security — you unlock your phone or Apple Watch and hold it up for the scanner or officer to view. You do not need to hand over your phone; the other person can read the information from your screen.

Where you can use a digital license

Digital licenses in Apple Wallet are accepted at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at U.S. airports. TSA agents are trained to scan digital licenses, and the process is the same as scanning a physical license. Some police departments also accept digital licenses during traffic stops, though acceptance varies widely by jurisdiction and officer training. Before relying on your digital license in a traffic stop, check whether your local police department has announced support for it.

Digital licenses are not yet accepted everywhere a physical license is. You cannot use a digital license to rent a car, buy alcohol, or enter age-restricted venues in most cases. Businesses and venues have their own policies about what forms of ID they accept, and most still require a physical card. Always carry your physical license with you, even if you have added it to Apple Wallet.

Security and privacy with a digital license

Your digital license is encrypted and stored securely on your phone. Apple does not have access to your license information — it is kept on your device only. When you show your digital license to someone, they see only the information you choose to display. Unlike a physical license, which shows your full address and other details, a digital license can be set to show only the information needed for that specific situation.

If your phone is lost or stolen, you can remotely disable your digital license through iCloud, just as you would for a lost credit card in Apple Wallet. You can also delete the license from Wallet at any time. If you need to use your license again after deleting it, you can re-add it to Wallet by repeating the original process.

What happens if your license expires or changes

When your physical driver's license expires, you will need to renew it through your state's DMV in the usual way. Once you receive your new physical license, you can add it to Apple Wallet by repeating the original process. Your old digital license will need to be deleted and replaced with the new one.

If your license information changes — such as a name change or address update — you should update your physical license first through your state's DMV. Once the physical license is updated, delete the old digital license from Wallet and add the new one. Do not attempt to edit your digital license directly in Wallet; the app does not allow manual edits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my digital license instead of my physical license?

No. Your digital license is an addition to your physical license, not a replacement. You must still carry your physical license at all times. Digital licenses are accepted in limited situations — mainly TSA airport security and some police traffic stops — but not everywhere a physical license works.

What if my state does not offer digital licenses yet?

You cannot add your license to Apple Wallet if your state has not released a digital license program. Check your state's DMV website periodically to see when the program launches. More states are expected to roll out digital licenses over the next few years, but there is no set timeline.

Will my digital license work if my phone dies?

No. Your phone must be powered on and unlocked to display your digital license. If your battery is dead, you cannot show your digital license. This is another reason to always carry your physical license with you.

Can I add my ID or passport to Apple Wallet?

Not yet. Apple Wallet currently supports only driver's licenses and state ID cards in the states listed above. Passports and other forms of identification cannot be added to Apple Wallet at this time.

Is my personal information safe in Apple Wallet?

Your license information is encrypted on your phone and Apple does not have access to it. When you show your digital license, the other person sees only what is displayed on your screen — you control what information is visible. If your phone is lost, you can disable your digital license remotely through iCloud.