Add your driving licence to Apple Wallet
Securely add your driving licence to Apple Wallet on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
To add your licence to Apple Wallet, you’ll need:
An iPhone 8 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later, with the latest version of iOS or watchOS.
Face ID or Touch ID turned on.
An Apple Account with two-factor authentication turned on.
A licence or ID from a participating US state or territory.*
Your device region set to United States.
IDs in Apple Wallet take advantage of the privacy and security features already built into iPhone and Apple Watch to help protect against tampering and theft. Your driving licence or ID data is encrypted. Neither the issuing authority nor Apple can see when and where you use your licence or ID, and biometric authentication using Face ID and Touch ID helps to ensure only you can view and use your licence or ID.
Find out how Apple protects your personal information and identity data
Add your driving licence to your iPhone and Apple Watch
Only one licence or ID can be associated with any Apple Account at a time, but you can move your ID to your new device.
The issuing authority, not Apple, makes the decision to approve or deny your request to add your licence or ID to Apple Wallet.
How to add your driving licence to your iPhone and Apple Watch
On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
Tap the Add button
.Tap Driver’s License or ID and choose your state or region.
Choose whether you want to add your licence or ID to your iPhone only or to both your iPhone and paired Apple Watch.
Follow the onscreen instructions to scan the front and back of your licence or ID.
Use a well-lit area and a simple dark background. Make sure your image is clear and in focus before submitting.
Next, you’ll need to confirm that you’re you.
If you want to add your licence or ID to your Apple Watch later: on your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app and tap the My Watch tab. Then scroll down, tap Wallet & Apple Pay and find your licence or ID listed under Other Cards on Your Phone. Tap the Add button next to it and follow the onscreen instructions.
How to confirm that you are really you
To prove that you're really you, you'll be asked to take a Live Photo or a selfie. In some cases, you may be prompted to also complete a series of facial or head movements. For example, you may be asked to smile or turn your head to the right. If you’re asked to complete these movements, hold each movement until your iPhone vibrates.
To help this process:
Stand in front of a plain background, like a wall with neutral paint.
Make sure that you’re in a well-lit area with even lighting. Indoors works best.
Take off any sunglasses, masks, hats or other accessories.
Hold your iPhone as steady as possible.
When you’re ready to send your information to your issuing authority, authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID. This authentication will associate your licence or ID with your face or fingerprint to help ensure only you can use your licence or ID.
If you use an accessibility feature, instead of having Face ID or Touch ID turned on, you can use your passcode to set up and then use your licence or ID. Accessibility features include Voice Control, Switch Control or AssistiveTouch.
In some cases, your issuing authority may require additional information. If you receive a notification, tap it to go to their website. Follow the onscreen instructions to provide the additional information.
How to transfer your driving licence to a new iPhone
In Setup Assistant on your new iPhone, tap Wallet.
Select your ID.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Tap Continue to confirm that you want to move your ID to your new device.
If you can’t add your driving licence
If there’s a problem with adding your driving licence or service is temporarily unavailable, try again later or contact the issuing authority. Find out how to check if you’re experiencing an Apple service outage.
If your driving licence can’t be added, contact the issuing authority.
How to view the information from your driving licence
On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
Tap your licence or ID to see where you have used it. This information is only stored on the device you used to present. To delete a presentation from your latest activity, tap it, then scroll down and tap Remove Activity.
To see more information, tap the Info button
.Tap Driver’s License Info or ID Info.
Authenticate with the Face ID or Touch ID that you used to add your licence or ID.
In addition to your licence or ID information:
You can find the issuing authority’s contact information.
If you use Touch ID and have multiple fingerprints enrolled, you’ll see the option to Replace Fingerprint and change which fingerprint you use to present your licence or ID.
To protect your privacy, screenshots of this information screen can’t be taken.
* IDs in Apple Wallet are available at select states and territories, at select TSA checkpoints (travellers should refer to checkpoint signage to confirm availability) and requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.5 or later, or Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 9.5 or later. For California, ID in Apple Wallet requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 17.5 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 10 or later. For Puerto Rico, ID in Apple Wallet requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 18.1 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 6 or later with watchOS 11 or later. Mobile ID Acceptance is available at select merchants and requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.5 or later, or Apple Watch Series 4 or later with WatchOS 9.5 or later. See here for details.
