Developing· Apple· Published Aug 17, 2026

Apple Wallet ID Feature Could Expand to Four More States

MacRumors said evidence in Apple’s code points to Apple Wallet ID support coming to four additional U.S. states. The report also noted North Carolina is preparing its own mobile ID rollout, with Wallet support to follow later.

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Signal Summary

The MacRumors report suggests Apple is continuing to widen support for digital IDs in Wallet beyond the states already live today. It also connects the expansion to North Carolina’s separate mobile ID plan and a broader ecosystem of wallet apps.

Why It Matters

If the rollout grows, more iPhone and Apple Watch users could use digital IDs at supported airports, apps, and businesses without showing a physical card. That could make Apple Wallet’s identity features more useful, even if acceptance remains limited for now.

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Reporter-attributed coverage from MacRumors based on a new report and code evidence; the expansion is described as set to happen, not officially confirmed by Apple.

Evidence

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    Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature to Launch in Four More U.S. States

    In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or a