AMES, Iowa – Oct. 23, 2024 – Iowans will now have the option to securely add their Iowa driver’s license or ID to Apple Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch. Today, users can present their ID in Apple Wallet in person at select TSA checkpoints, including the Des Moines and Eastern Iowa Airports, businesses and venues, in addition to Apple Store locations across the U.S. Users are also able to present their IDs in Wallet in select apps as well.

Businesses and organizations are able to accept ID in Apple Wallet using iOS apps such as Tap2iD Mobile, VeriScan, and Mobile ID Verify, for in-person age verification. These apps leverage Apple’s ID Verifier API to securely and privately accept mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards — right on iPhone, no additional hardware is needed.

Adding an ID in Apple Wallet

Adding a license or state ID to Apple Wallet can be done in a few easy steps. Residents can tap the Add (+) button at the top of the screen in Wallet on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the onscreen instructions to start the setup and verification process.

Presenting an ID in a Secure, Private Way

Users can securely present their ID in Apple Wallet in person and in apps to show proof of age or identity. IDs in Apple Wallet use the privacy and security features that are built into Apple devices to help protect a user’s identity and personal information. When adding an ID to Apple Wallet, the Iowa Department of Transportation receives only the information it needs to approve or deny the request.

Once an ID is added to Apple Wallet, the information is encrypted on a user’s device, so others cannot access it unless a user chooses to present it. Apple and the Iowa DOT do not know when or to whom a user presents their driver’s license or state ID.

To present an ID in person

Users can go to Apple Wallet and select their ID. From there, they can hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near an identity reader, review the specific information being requested, and use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate before the requested information is shared. Users do not need to show, or hand over their device to present their ID.

To present an ID in Apple Wallet in apps

Users can select the “Verify with Apple Wallet” or “Continue with Apple Wallet” button. From there, they can review the specific information being requested, and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID before the requested information is shared.

Your Iowa driver’s license or state ID in Apple Wallet does not replace your physical license or identification card. Locations that accept mobile IDs are expected to expand over time.

The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in Iowa provides another option for residents to access their mobile ID, joining the lineup alongside the Iowa Mobile ID app and other wallet options.

For more information on ID in Apple Wallet, visit learn.wallet.apple/id. Sign up to get updates including new ways to access and businesses who accept Iowa Mobile ID.