Apple Wallet is steadily expanding support for state driver’s licenses: 16 U.S. states plus Puerto Rico already allow digital IDs on iPhone, and Virginia and Oklahoma launched within the past month. Three additional states - Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina - are poised to add licenses to Wallet soon, which would push the total toward roughly 20 states and underscore a clear acceleration in government adoption of mobile IDs.
The expectation for each state rests on concrete signals. Utah was spotted in Apple’s backend ahead of Virginia’s rollout, Kentucky completed an upgrade to its digital ID system and previously announced Wallet support, and North Carolina has launched a new digital driver’s license program that includes Wallet integration by early 2027. While other states could surprise with earlier launches, the backend traces, completed system upgrades, and official North Carolina timeline make these three the strongest near-term candidates to adopt Apple Wallet driver’s licenses.
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