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West Virginia Embraces Digital IDs in Apple Wallet

10/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

West Virginia has become the thirteenth U.S. state to support digital driver's licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet.
Residents add their IDs by opening the Wallet app, tapping the plus sign, and completing verification.
Digital IDs can be used at more than 250 TSA checkpoints nationwide.
Users should carry physical IDs because acceptance varies.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, Maryland became the first U.S. state to permit digital driver's licenses, a move supported by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. By December 2021, around 20 states were exploring similar initiatives. West Virginia's adoption of digital IDs highlights a growing trend toward digitalization in government services, raising important questions about privacy and security as more states follow suit.

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Story summary

West Virginia has become the thirteenth U.S. state to support digital driver's licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet.
Residents add their IDs by opening the Wallet app, tapping the plus sign, and completing verification.
Digital IDs can be used at more than 250 TSA checkpoints nationwide.
Users should carry physical IDs because acceptance varies.

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