{
  "id": 1499695,
  "title": "Apple Wallet driver’s license is coming to new US state soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/apple-wallet-drivers-license-is-coming-to-new-us-state-soon",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T14:16:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/apple-wallet-drivers-license-is-coming-to-new-us-state-soon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple Wallet is set to roll out digital driver's licenses in the state of North Carolina, according to recent announcements. The new digital ID will be available for residents to obtain using the official NC Wallet app, with support for Apple Wallet integration expected to follow in early 2027.\n\nNorth Carolina is currently exploring the implementation of mobile IDs and is seeking feedback from residents regarding the new digital services. Participants in the feedback sessions will receive a $50 digital gift card for their contribution.\n\nWhile North Carolina's support for Apple Wallet is confirmed, the trend of states adopting digital driver's licenses in Apple Wallet appears to be gaining momentum. Utah, Virginia, and Oklahoma are among the other states reportedly preparing to implement Wallet IDs. A comprehensive list of US states offering Apple Wallet driver's licenses can be found in a dedicated overview.\n\nThe potential adoption of digital driver's licenses in Apple Wallet has sparked curiosity among users. Readers are encouraged to share their opinions on the matter in the comments section below.",
  "summary": "Apple Wallet’s support for digital driver’s licenses keeps expanding, with North Carolina the latest state to announce that it’s launching soon. Here are the details.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}