12 November 2025
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Apple introduces Digital ID, a new way to create and present ID in Apple Wallet
Digital ID offers users a secure and private way to create an ID in Apple Wallet using their US passport information and present their ID with an iPhone or Apple Watch.
Apple today announced the launch of Digital ID, a new way for users to create an ID in Apple Wallet using their US passport information and present it with the security and privacy of an iPhone or Apple Watch. At launch, Digital ID acceptance will first begin in beta at TSA checkpoints at more than 250 airports in the U.S. for personal identity verification during domestic travel, with additional Digital ID acceptance use cases coming in the future.
Digital IDs give more people a way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet, even if they don’t have a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID. The Digital ID is not a replacement for a physical passport, and cannot be used in lieu of a U.S. passport for international travel and border crossings.
“With the launch of Digital ID, we’re excited to expand the ways users can store and present their identity — all with the security and privacy built into iPhone and Apple Watch,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. “Since introducing the ability to add a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet in 2022, we’ve seen how much users love having their ID on their device. Digital ID brings this secure and convenient option to even more users across the country, as they can now add an ID to Wallet using information from their U.S. passport.”
The launch follows the ability for users to add a qualified driver’s license and state ID to Apple Wallet. If users don’t have a US passport to create their digital ID, they can still add a qualified driver’s license to Apple Wallet.
Adding a Digital ID to Apple Wallet
Users can easily create and add a digital ID to Apple Wallet using a US Passport. They start by tapping the Add (+) button at the top of the screen in Wallet on their iPhone and then selecting Driver’s License or ID Card. They then select the digital ID and follow the onscreen instructions to begin the setup and verification process.
As part of the process users are asked to use their iPhone to scan the photo page of their physical passport. They will also be asked to use their iPhone to read the chip on the back of their passport to ensure authenticity of the data. From there, they’re asked to take a selfie for verification, and as another security step, they’ll also be prompted to complete a series of facial and head movements during the setup process. After verification, their digital ID is added to the wallet.
Using Digital ID in Apple Wallet
To present a Digital ID in person, users can double-click the Side button or Home button to access Apple Wallet and select Digital ID. From there, they can hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near an identity reader, review the specific information being requested, and use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate.
In the future, users will be able to present their digital ID in person, in apps, and at additional select businesses and organizations for online identity and age verification.
Presenting digital ID in a secure and private manner
Like all IDs in Apple Wallet, the Digital ID takes advantage of the privacy and security features already built into iPhone and Apple Watch to help protect against tampering and theft. Digital ID data is encrypted. When users create a digital ID, their passport data is stored on the device. Apple can’t see when and where users present their ID, or what data was presented. Biometric authentication using Face ID or Touch ID also ensures that only the owner of the digital ID can present it.
Only the information necessary for the transaction is presented, and the user has the opportunity to review and authorize the requested information with Face ID or Touch ID before sharing. Users do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to present their ID.
Driver license and state ID in Apple Wallet today
The introduction of Digital ID provides users with another easy, secure, and private way to create, store, and present an ID in Apple Wallet.
Today, the ability to add a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet is live in 12 states and Puerto Rico. In the past six months alone, the feature has arrived in Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia, and first launched internationally with My Number card on iPhone in Japan.
For more information about ID in Apple Wallet, visit learn.wallet.apple/id.
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