Illinois Adds IDs to Apple Wallet, Total Reaches 13 States

Illinois residents can now add their driver's licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet, marking the latest expansion of the company's digital identity feature across the United States. The rollout, which began on November 19, 2025, allows users in the state to present these credentials contactlessly at TSA checkpoints and select businesses for identity and age verification during domestic travel. This addition brings the total number of supporting states and territories to 13, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Ohio, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico.

Apple's Wallet app enables iPhone and Apple Watch users to store these digital IDs securely, using biometric authentication like Face ID or Touch ID to approve sharing minimal information, such as name, age, or photo, without revealing full personal details. The feature adheres to ISO 18013-5 standards for enhanced privacy and security, ensuring data is encrypted and transmitted only via NFC or Bluetooth Low Energy connections. Users do not need to unlock or hand over their devices during verification.

To set up a state-issued digital ID, individuals open the Wallet app, tap...