FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 27, 2026
Arkansas Driver’s Licenses and State IDs now available in Apple Wallet
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (May 27, 2026) – Starting today, Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs can be added to Apple Wallet. Arkansas residents can now seamlessly and securely add their driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, and present their ID for verification using their iPhone or Apple Watch. This announcement builds on the state’s previous rollout of Arkansas Mobile ID, which provides another way for residents to present their identity.
Arkansans can present their driver’s license or state ID in Apple Wallet in person, online, and in apps at select businesses and organizations, including at over 250 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport checkpoints throughout the United States. And starting in the fall, residents will also be able to present a driver’s license or state ID in Apple Wallet at University of Arkansas athletic stadiums and arenas for eligible purchases.
“My administration is working hard to make government work more efficiently and seamlessly for the people of Arkansas,” said Governor Sanders. “As technology advances, Arkansas stands ready to advance with it – delivering convenience and security to all who call the Natural State home.”
“We know a significant number of Arkansans are looking forward to adding their driver license or state ID to Apple Wallet,” said Jim Hudson, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. “We are proud to work with Apple to make ID in Apple Wallet an accessible and convenient tool in our residents’ day to day.”
Adding and Presenting an ID in Apple Wallet
To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, tap the + button at the top of the screen in Apple Wallet, select “Driver’s License or State ID” and follow the on-screen instructions to start the set-up and verification process.
To present an ID in Apple Wallet in person, residents double-click their side button, select their ID in Apple Wallet, and simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a reader. A resident’s device will then display what information is being requested. The requested information is released from a device only after the resident reviews the data that’s being shared and authorizes the release with Face ID or Touch ID. Since the information is shared digitally, residents do not need to hand over their iPhone or Apple Watch to present an ID in Apple Wallet.
To present an ID in Apple Wallet in apps or online, users select the “Verify with Apple Wallet” button. From there, they are able to review the specific information being requested, and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID before information is shared.
As mobile driver’s licenses are not yet accepted everywhere, residents should always carry their physical license.
Security and Privacy
ID in Apple Wallet uses the privacy and security features that are built into Apple devices to help protect a user’s identity and personal information. ID in Apple Wallet also supports the ISO 18013-5 mDL (mobile driver’s license) standard, which sets clear guidelines for the industry around protecting consumers’ privacy when presenting an ID or driver’s license through a mobile device.
When adding an ID to Apple Wallet, the state-issuing authority receives only the information it needs to approve or deny the request. Once an ID is added to Apple Wallet, the information is encrypted on a user’s device, so others — including Apple — cannot access it unless a user chooses to present it. Apple and the state-issuing authority do not know when or to whom a user presents their driver’s license or state ID.
A user’s presentment history is encrypted and stored only on their device, and Apple cannot see or access this information. When presenting an ID in Apple Wallet, only the information needed for the transaction is presented, and the user has the opportunity to review and authorize the information being requested with Face ID or Touch ID before it is shared. Users do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to present their ID.
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