Digital driver’s licenses and mobile IDs are gaining widespread adoption across the United States, with multiple states either implementing or preparing to implement these technologies. Currently, ten states have fully implemented digital driver’s licenses through Apple Wallet: Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, and Puerto Rico. The expansion continues Apple’s ongoing efforts to establish mobile identification as a secure alternative to physical credentials.
The digital IDs conform to the ISO 18013-5 standard for mobile driving licenses, which establishes international requirements for security, interoperability, and privacy protection. The standard enables users to present their identification at TSA checkpoints and other participating locations while maintaining control over what personal information is shared. Several major airports have already implemented support for these digital credentials, streamlining the security screening process.
An additional eight states are in various stages of implementing digital driver’s licenses through Apple Wallet: Arkansas, Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Utah, and West Virginia. These states are currently working through regulatory approvals and technological upgrades necessary for implementation.
Arkansas has made significant progress through its partnership with IDEMIA to introduce a contactless, highly secure mobile ID. The state reported that over 12,000 Arkansas residents obtained a Mobile ID during a four-day period in early March 2025, demonstrating strong public interest in digital identification solutions.
Georgia has advanced its mobile driver’s license initiative through legislation, with a digital ID bill passing through its House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. The legislation includes specific provisions regarding law enforcement interactions, stipulating that officers cannot search a driver’s phone for other information when presented with a digital license. The state has also expanded its program to include Samsung Wallet integration, offering more options for residents.
New York has taken a different approach by introducing its own Mobile ID app, designed to streamline administration and provide residents with an alternative method of using driver’s licenses. The program has already attracted over 200,000 users since its launch in June 2024 and has gained acceptance at TSA checkpoints across the country.
The implementation of digital IDs marks a significant shift in identification systems across the United States, with states adopting various approaches and technologies to modernize their identification infrastructure. The transition is supported by ongoing developments in security standards and increasing cooperation between state agencies, technology providers, and federal authorities.
Sources: Mobile ID World, State Technology Review, Digital Identity News
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