You may no longer need a wallet to hold your actual identity cards if you reside in California. Last month, Apple said that Golden State citizens may now link their California driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. You may instantly access your license or state ID on your iPhone or Apple Watch if you need to provide identification or proof of age.

This is an expansion of the California DMV’s trial program for mobile driver’s licenses, which enables you to authenticate yourself at airports without giving your phone to a stranger. You may easily get through certain TSA checkpoints by just holding your cellphone up to an identification scanner.

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But that needs an application from a third party.

Instead, you may now use Apple Wallet, which makes using your iPhone more smooth.

You may use your digital ID in person or online by following these steps, which include adding your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet.

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How to link your state ID or driver’s license from California to your iPhone’s Apple Wallet

Press the addition (+) symbol in the upper-right corner of the Wallet app on your iPhone. Next, choose California mDL Pilot under Driver’s License or State ID.

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Note: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, and Ohio also allow you to add your ID.
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After selecting “Continue,” you will be prompted to scan your driver’s license or state ID from front to back. Lay the actual card flat on a plain black backdrop and do this in a well-lit environment. Your phone could have trouble identifying your card if it is black on a white backdrop.

You must now use a facial scan to confirm your identity. After selecting “Continue,” place your face in the frame and choose “Get Started.” A number of tasks will be required of you, such as closing your eyes, tilting your head down, and opening your lips. The scan is successful if your phone vibrates after completing each one. In order to match the picture on file with the DMV, you will also need to shoot a selfie.

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It just takes a few minutes to complete.
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Lastly, you may check your information, which includes a picture of yourself and the pictures on your ID or driver’s license. After selecting “Continue,” you must accept the terms of usage. After that, the DMV receives all of your information to confirm your identification. When there is an update and your ID is added to your iPhone, Wallet will notify you.

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We’ll keep you informed about its duration.
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Where with Apple Wallet is it possible to utilize your ID or driver’s license?

It’s helpful to know where you can use your ID before we discuss how to utilize it.

For the time being, some airports, establishments, and locations allow you to utilize your ID in Apple Wallet. This covers the following Californian locations:

International Airport in Los Angeles
Circle K of the San Francisco International Airport (there are now only five locations, all in Sacramento)
Only located in Downtown Los Angeles is Bank of America Plaza.
Only located in downtown Los Angeles is National Bank Plaza.
Los Angeles Airport’s Apple Store
At LAX, you may bypass TSA with your digital ID.
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Although there are now very few places in California where you can use your digital ID, it’s a terrific way to go through an airport without pulling out your wallet, particularly if you also have your boarding pass on your phone.

In addition to in-person locations, you may access DMV’s online services by using your ID in Apple Wallet. Additionally, certain programs, such as Turo, allow you to utilize it. Additionally, it will soon be compatible with Clear, Uber Eats, and MyChart.

How to access Apple Wallet with your ID or driver’s license

You may use the driver’s license or state ID in your wallet to confirm your identification while attempting to pass through airport security or to demonstrate your age when purchasing alcohol. You can use your digital ID to pick up orders, schedule appointments at Genius Bars, and more at an Apple Store.

Select your ID in Apple Wallet to see your digital ID. After verifying the needed information, you may use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate by holding your iPhone or Apple Wallet close to an identity reader.

This is essentially the same method as using Apple Pay to make a purchase.

There will be a button that reads “Verify with Apple Wallet” or “Continue with Apple Wallet” if you’re using your ID in Apple Wallet inside an app on your phone. After that, you may check the precise data being asked for and use Touch ID or Face ID to authenticate.