California becomes the seventh state that allows you to add your state ID or driver's license to your Apple Wallet.
Californians can now store their state IDs and driver's licenses in their Apple Wallet.The feature launched Thursday in the state. It allows you to tap your iPhone or Apple Wallet at select businesses and TSA checkpoints, including at LAX and SFO. You can even use the stored info to verify your identity through certain apps."With this new integration, we’re working to better serve the people of California in the 21st Century," California Gov. Gavin News om said in a press release.
Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland and Ohio already offer the service. As of last month, Californians can also add their mobile driver's licenses to Google Wallet. The program is part of the California DMV's mDL pilot program, which launched last year. According to the state, more than 625,000 Californians have added their IDs to their digital wallets. But not everyone can participate. The program is limited to 1.5 million participants.
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