Apple’s digital driver’s license feature in the Wallet app is expected to expand to Virginia, according to a person familiar with the matter.
In some U.S. states, residents can add their driver’s license or ID card to the Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch, then use it to display proof of identity or age at certain airports and businesses, as well as in some apps. The feature has been rolled out so far in 14 states, including Arkansas earlier this week, and it’s also available in Puerto Rico.
The other states are Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia and Illinois.
Now Apple is preparing to launch the feature in Virginia, the person said. However, we do not have a specific availability time frame. Towards the end of 2025, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced that it plans to support Apple Wallet’s digital ID feature in the coming months, so hopefully it will be available soon at that point.
When the feature goes live, Virginia residents will be able to set it up by opening the Wallet app on iPhone and tapping the plus sign in the upper right corner. Then, they will tap on the driver’s license and ID cards, select Virginia from the list once added, and follow the on-screen steps to complete the process.
Apple Wallet IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints at hundreds of U.S. airports for domestic travel. Since Apple Wallet IDs are not accepted by law enforcement and are missing many other use cases, it is still necessary to carry a physical ID.
If you live in a state that doesn’t yet offer an Apple Wallet ID, you can create a digital ID based on your U.S. passport and present it at the same participating TSA checkpoints, for age and identity verification purposes during domestic travel. It does not replace a physical passport and cannot be used for international travel.
Passport feature requires iOS 26.1 or watchOS 26.1 and later.
