Ohio Mobile Driver's License Goes Live in Apple Wallet

State of digital IDs in Ohio

As of July 2024, the Ohio Apple Wallet ID has officially gone live. Ohio residents can now add their digital ID to the Apple Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch.

Digital ID for Ohio in phone wallet

To present your ID during the security checkpoint, passengers simply need to tap their iPhone or Apple Watch and the ID will show up in the same section where you can already store credit cards, tickets, etc. (your Apple Wallet). Passengers can just hold the phone or watch near the TSA’s Credential Authentication Technology reader and the encrypted data will be read and transmitted to the TSA agent for quick, secure identification.

All that being said, you should still carry your physical ID for now during your travels, and during your other adventures around Ohio in. Currently law enforcement may not accept the Ohio Mobile ID, and local establishments may or may not be aware of how to use/process the new ID format.

To get your Ohio Mobile ID set up, you must first make sure you meet the technical requirements of an iPhone 8 or newer, and an Apple Watch Series 4 or newer. You must also have the latest iOS versions downloaded for both your phone and watch, two-factor authentication must be on, and you must be signed in with your Apple ID with your location set. Your physical ID card should also be clear and easily readable. If you meet the aforementioned requirements, Ohioans can add the new Mobile ID by tapping the plus (+) button at the top right corner of the wallet app. From there, scan your Ohio ID, take a series of photos so that your identity can be verified, then submit your Mobile ID for verification. Once the state approves the ID, it will be added to your Apple Wallet.

Please note* The Ohio mobile ID is not a valid form of ID for voting.