The digital transformation of driver’s licenses is picking up speed across the United States. More states now allow residents to store and use their official IDs through digital wallets like Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet.
California recently joined this trend, giving residents the option to add their driver’s license to their smartphones. The state’s move reflects a broader push nationwide to modernize identity verification without relying solely on physical documents.
Which states now accept digital driver’s licenses?
As of 2025, these states support digital driver’s licenses, though physical copies may still be required in certain situations:
- Arizona: Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet
- California: California DMV Wallet, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet
- Colorado: Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet
- Georgia: Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet
- Hawaii: Apple Wallet
- Iowa: Iowa Mobile ID app, Apple Wallet, Samsung Wallet
- Louisiana: LA Wallet
- Maryland: Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet
- New Mexico: Apple Wallet, Google Wallet
- New York: NY MiD App
- Ohio: Apple Wallet
- Puerto Rico: Apple Wallet
- Utah: GET Mobile App
- Virginia: Virginia Mobile ID App
- West Virginia: WV MiD App
California Governor Gavin Newsom praised the update, saying it allows residents to use technology they already rely on to streamline everyday identification.
How digital IDs work — and where they fall short
Digital driver’s licenses make it easier to verify identity at airports, security checkpoints, stores, and government offices. Instead of showing a physical license, residents can simply tap their smartphone or smartwatch.
However, digital IDs are not yet universal. Many businesses and agencies still require a physical license, especially outside the United States, where digital verification systems remain limited. More states are preparing to launch digital IDs
Several states, including Montana, West Virginia, Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Utah, plan to expand their digital ID programs in the coming months.
As support grows across both Apple and Android devices, digital IDs could soon become the national standard for identity verification.
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Quelle/Source: Finger Lakes 1, 26.04.2025
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