iPhone driver’s license looks set to roll out to a 15th US state - 9to5mac.com

What the report says

9to5Mac reports that Apple’s Wallet-based driver’s license and state ID feature appears likely to expand to Oklahoma, which would make it the 15th U.S. state to support digital IDs on iPhone. The report, published July 29, 2026, cites backend assets identified by MacRumors as the sign that Oklahoma support may be nearing launch. Apple’s currently listed participants include 14 states — Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio and West Virginia — plus Puerto Rico.

The feature lets eligible users add a digital version of a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet for use on an iPhone or Apple Watch. Apple first announced the initiative in 2021 as part of a broader move toward mobile identity credentials. According to 9to5Mac, the Oklahoma indication comes from technical assets rather than a formal launch announcement, so timing and availability details were not confirmed in the article.

The development matters because mobile ID support remains limited and depends on state participation, acceptance by agencies and businesses, and user eligibility. 9to5Mac notes that digital IDs are not yet a full substitute for physical cards, meaning users should still carry traditional documents where required.

The article also highlights one of Apple’s promoted privacy benefits: in some supported settings, such as eligible TSA checkpoints or age-verification situations, users may be able to share only the necessary confirmation rather than exposing all information printed on a physical ID. Broader use will depend on additional government and private-sector adoption.