From PCMAG · Tyler Hayes · · 2m
Airport Security Just Got Faster: How to Add Your Driver's License and Passport to Your Phone
Add your driver's license and passport to Apple, Google, or Samsung Wallet for faster airport security.
In brief
Add your driver's license and passport to Apple, Google, or Samsung Wallet for faster airport security. Users can add state-issued driver's licenses and passports to their phones via Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet apps to speed up TSA checkpoints. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Quick answers
- What is Digital ID?
- Your phone can now hold digital versions of your driver's license and passport for faster airport security.
- Which States Support Digital Driver's Licenses?
- Twenty-two states and territories allow digital IDs, with 17 compatible with Apple Wallet, 13 with Google Wallet, nine with Samsung Wallet, and six using third-party apps.
- What is the key takeaway from Airport Security Just Got Faster: How to Add Your Driver's License…?
- Users can add state-issued driver's licenses and passports to their phones via Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet apps to speed up TSA checkpoints.
What is Digital ID?
Your phone can now hold digital versions of your driver's license and passport for faster airport security.
Which States Support Digital Driver's Licenses?
Twenty-two states and territories allow digital IDs, with 17 compatible with Apple Wallet, 13 with Google Wallet, nine with Samsung Wallet, and six using third-party apps.
Apple Wallet States
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Virginia, and West Virginia support Apple Wallet.
Google Wallet States
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia support Google Wallet.
Samsung Wallet States
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado (Galaxy Watch support), Georgia (Galaxy Watch support), Iowa, Maryland, North Dakota, and West Virginia support Samsung Wallet.
Third-Party Apps
Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Kentucky, New York, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia use third-party apps for digital IDs.
How to Add ID to Wallet
Tap Add Card in Apple Wallet, select Driver's License or ID Cards, and follow the instructions to scan your physical ID.
How to Add Passport to Wallet
In Google Wallet, tap Add to Wallet > ID, select Driver's license or state ID, and create a digital passport version.
Phone Requirements
iOS requires iPhone 8 or later for IDs, iPhone 11 or later for passports; Android needs Android 9 or higher with specific device models.
What You Can Do With Digital ID
Digital IDs allow quick verification at over 250 TSA checkpoints but require physical documents for travel.
Digital ID Safety
Digital IDs are not tracked by companies, and users must set up security like Face ID or two-factor authentication.
The takeaway
Users can add state-issued driver's licenses and passports to their phones via Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet apps to speed up TSA checkpoints.
