You can use your iPhone, Apple Watch in place of your physical driver’s license in these states

For better or worse, we live in an increasingly digital world where your cell phone is capable of far more than just texting and calling.

Now, Apple iPhone and Watch users in 10 states, plus Puerto Rico, can use their phone in place of their physical driver’s license in some instances, according to Apple. Those 10 states are Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico and Ohio.

iPhone users in these states can add their driver’s license to their Apple Wallet, which can be used in place of your physical copy at select TSA checkpoints.

To get started, you’ll need an iPhone 8 or newer that is running iOS 16.5 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 9.5 or later, according to Apple. You’ll also need to have your Face ID or Touch ID turned on, if it isn’t already, as well as two-factor authentication.

On the iPhone, open the Wallet app, select “Driver’s License or State ID” and choose your state. Follow the instructions to scan both the front and back of your license or ID, for which Apple suggests using a well-lit area and a simple dark background.

On the Apple Watch, use your iPhone to open the Watch app and then tap the “My Watch” tab. Scroll down, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, and locate your license or ID in your Apple Wallet. Then tap the “Add” button next to your license or ID and follow the instructions.

Once you’ve added your digital driver’s license to your Apple Wallet, you can present it by holding your device near the identity reader when presented. You can then tap “Verify” on your phone to confirm the information presented is correct, according to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

In addition to Apple Wallet, TSA also accepts digital IDs using Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet and other state mobile identification apps, depending on the state. However, TSA and law enforcement cautions that travelers should always carry a physical and acceptable form of ID as a backup.

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