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Expansion of digital driver’s licenses in US and Mexico

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2026-08-26 18:37 UTC → 2026-08-31 20:14 UTC · added removed

The expansion of digital driver’s licenses in the United States and Mexico continues to accelerate. Following the March 2026 approval of legislation in Oklahoma, the state is set to become the 15th U.S. jurisdiction—joining 14 states, Puerto Rico, and In the District of Columbia—to support Apple Wallet digital credentials. The Oklahoma bill was drafted with input from Apple, enabling residents to use supported iPhone and Apple Watch models for identity verification. U.S., Virginia has now officially become the 15th U.S. state to support digital driver’s licenses and state IDs within the Apple Wallet app. Residents using with compatible devices, such as iPhone 8 or later and Apple Watch Series 4 or later, can add credentials by scanning their physical IDs. This expansion adds to the existing list of participating states, including Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia, Illinois, and Arkansas. Further expansion is anticipated as Apple Wallet prepares to add support for Oklahoma and Utah. North Carolina is also moving toward integration; the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles plans to launch a dedicated NC Wallet app in December, with integration into Apple, Google, and Samsung Wallets expected in early 2027. Once implemented, these digital IDs can be used at TSA checkpoints in over 250 U.S. airports, including Charlotte Douglas, Raleigh-Durham International, Baltimore/Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Douglas and Washington Dulles Raleigh-Durham International. In a separate development for Android users, Ohio has launched digital driver’s licenses and state IDs within Google Wallet, marking the 12th region to support the feature. This digital ID is compatible with TSA checkpoints, Ohio state government buildings, casinos, and participating local businesses, utilizing encrypted NFC, Bluetooth, or QR code scanning. State officials note that digital IDs are intended as a supplemental option and still recommend carrying physical cards for traffic stops. In Mexico, the Secretariat of Mobility (Semovi) maintains that the digital driver’s license available via the CDMX app holds nationwide legal validity. Since October 2022, holders can obtain a permanent digital credential through an online portal for a fee of 1,500 pesos.

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  1. 2026-08-31 20:14 UTC Expansion of digital driver’s licenses in US and Mexico
  2. 2026-08-26 18:37 UTC Expansion of digital driver’s licenses in US and Mexico
  3. 2026-08-17 23:50 UTC Expansion of digital driver’s licenses in US and Mexico
  4. 2026-07-30 23:59 UTC Apple Wallet digital driver’s license expansion

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