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Apple’s digital driver’s license feature allows users to add their state-issued driver’s license or ID card to the Apple Wallet app on their iPhone or Apple Watch, providing a secure and convenient way to present ID in various situations. As of now, this feature is available in select U.S. states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, and Ohio, among others. These states have partnered with Apple to enable users to securely store their mobile driver’s license (mDL) on their devices. When accessing the mDL, users authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or their device passcode, ensuring security and privacy. Kentucky is currently not among the states that support the Apple Wallet driver’s license feature. The rollout depends on individual state legislation, infrastructure readiness, and coordination with Apple to meet security standards and privacy requirements. Residents in Kentucky and other non-participating states will need to continue using physical IDs until their state authorizes and activates digital ID support. The implementation of digital driver’s licenses is part of a broader trend of digital identity technology aiming to modernize identification processes in everyday life, including airport security checks and age verification for purchases. Users should stay informed about announcements from their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Apple to know when this convenient and secure identification method becomes available in their area.