Californians Can Now Use an iPhone to Show Their Driver’s License and ID. Here’s How
If you live in California, you may no longer need a wallet to store your physical identification cards. Apple announced last month that residents of the Golden State can now add their California driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. If you need to show proof of your age or identity, you can quickly bring up your license or state ID on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
This is an extension of the California DMV’s mobile driver’s license pilot program, which allows you to verify your identity at airports without having to hand your phone over to anyone else. All you need to do is hold your device near an identity reader and you can get through select TSA checkpoints — no problem.
However, that requires a third-party application.
Now you can do it via Apple Wallet instead, making it a more seamless experience on your iPhone.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to add your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, where you can use your digital ID and how to then use it in-person or online.
How to add your California driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet on your iPhone
Open the Wallet app on your iPhone and then hit the plus (+) icon in the top-right. Next, go to Driver’s License or State ID and tap California mDL Pilot.