Arkansas residents can now add driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch, enabling verification at TSA checkpoints, university venues, and online or in apps.

This builds on an ongoing mobile ID effort that began last year, with Arkansans able to download IDs via the Arkansas mobile ID app since March 2025.

Currently supported states include Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia, Illinois, and Arkansas, with Puerto Rico also supporting the feature.

The article provides instructions for reporting corrections and highlights privacy protections as part of the rollout.

Department Secretary Jim Hudson noted the anticipated future integration of digital IDs with e-commerce and broader technology adoption.

Future states mentioned as having signed on but without timelines include Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.

Digital ID data is encrypted on the user’s device and shares only the minimum necessary information during transactions, in line with the ISO 18013-5 standard.

The DFA urged residents to use online DMV tools (appointment scheduling) and signaled an upcoming online vehicle registration initiative.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the administration aims to make government more efficient and secure through technology, signaling readiness to advance digital ID solutions.

The article discusses rollout limitations and considerations for digital IDs and links to related MacRumors content and wallet features.

Major participating airports include BWI, DCA, IAD, PHX, DEN, ATL, SFO, LAX, ORD, and many others.

Physical IDs must still be carried for now since not all agencies have reader equipment for mobile IDs, and law enforcement will need investments and training to process mobile IDs.