NC Launches Mobile IDs This December

North Carolina is set to introduce a mobile ID program in December, enabling residents to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and state IDs on their smartphones. The initiative will initially roll out through the state's NC Wallet app, with expanded compatibility for Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet anticipated in early 2027. This digital credential will be available at no extra cost to those holding a valid North Carolina driver's license or state ID. The North Carolina DMV has confirmed that its mobile IDs will be accepted at TSA security checkpoints in over 250 airports, including Charlotte Douglas and Raleigh-Durham International. Law enforcement officers will also recognize these mobile IDs as valid identification. However, the agency suggests retaining physical copies as a backup, especially while businesses adapt to the new technology. Elsewhere, Apple Wallet may soon integrate digital IDs in Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia, following its existing support in fourteen other states and Puerto Rico.