Expansion of Virginia and West Virginia Digital Driver's Licenses and Apple Wallet Support
Virginia and West Virginia have launched digital identification options for residents, enabling identity verification at participating TSA checkpoints and select businesses.
Aggregated from 8 sources · Updated 27 Aug 2026, 04:07 UTC (UTC)
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Virginia launched its 'Virginia Mobile ID' app on November 12, 2025, allowing residents to carry digital versions of their driver's licenses and state IDs.
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West Virginia officially enabled residents to add driver's licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet on October 23, 2025.
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Digital IDs from Virginia and West Virginia are accepted at over 250 TSA checkpoints across the United States.
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Six Virginia airports, including Reagan Washington National and Dulles, currently accept the Virginia Mobile ID at TSA checkpoints.
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Virginia Mobile ID is currently accepted at select Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) stores and DMV customer service centers.
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Digital IDs in Apple Wallet utilize the ISO 18013-5 mobile driver's license standard to manage privacy and data encryption.
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State authorities in both Virginia and West Virginia advise residents to continue carrying their physical ID cards as digital acceptance is not universal.
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Evidence in Apple's backend code suggests Virginia is preparing for a future integration of its digital ID into the native Apple Wallet app.
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Virginia State Police accept the Virginia Mobile ID for identification during traffic stops.
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North Carolina's DMV has announced a December 2026 launch for a state-specific digital wallet app.