Apple has been ramping up efforts to replace your wallet.
The first state to officially roll out Apple’s digital driver’s license and state ID is Arizona, the iPhone maker announced Wednesday. “Starting today, Arizonans can add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet, and tap their iPhone or Apple Watch to seamlessly and securely present it at select TSA security checkpoints in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport,”If you live in Arizona and want to add your license or ID to Wallet, you can do so right from the Wallet app.
On their iPhone or Apple Watch, users will be shown which information is requested by the TSA, and can consent to provide it with Face ID or Touch ID, without having to unlock their iPhone or show their ID card. All information is shared digitally, so users do not need to show or hand over their device to present their ID.
According to Apple, during this process, “the TSA will also capture a picture of the traveler for verification purposes.” We’ve asked the TSA for details on where those photos might be stored, how they can ensure they stay private, and if the photos will be deleted after a certain period of time; when we asked Apple, it said it passed our questions to the TSA.
Initially, only travelers using PSA PreCheck at the Phoenix airport will be able to use the feature, according to a TSA press release. And passengers “must continue” to still carry their physical driver’s license or ID and have it available if needed. Real ID-compliant identification cards will be supported by Wallet, Apple spokesperson Heather Norton tells