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Apple Wallet permits only Arizona state ID?

All I see in my Apple Wallet when trying to add a Massachusetts drivers license is Arizona as an available choice.

WTF? Your support article implies that any can be added.

Posted on Apr 3, 2022 11:45 AM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2022 11:57 AM

As of now, Arizona is the only state which is providing integration of their "mobile" DL's into Apple Wallet.


MA and other states might have stated "intentions" to implement ... and these "stated intentions" often end up in media "announcements" ... but they are still "works in-progress."



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May 13, 2022 11:24 AM in response to emgee

emgee wrote:

Of all the States...backwards AZ. Well done, Apple.

It has nothing to do with Apple, who offered this feature to state motor vehicle agencies. But the states must agree to it, and must update their systems to provide information electronically to Apple so Apple can verify that the license to be added is valid. So far only Arizona has agreed to provide that information. Not surprising considering that most MV agency computers were last updated 30 years ago.


Consider that 17 years ago the Real ID act was passed, that required states to issue drivers licenses that conform to a Federal standard for identification so they could be used to board airplanes. Today there are still states that have not complied.


May 24, 2022 6:29 AM in response to _default_

A bunch of states said they would participate, but so far only Arizona has updated their system to authorize licenses to be saved to the Apple Wallet. When you add a legal document to the Wallet your device sends an authorization request to the issuer, who must respond with an approval. Knowing how efficient most state motor vehicle agencies are…

Apple Wallet permits only Arizona state ID?

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