A new year means new changes!
The wallet on your iPhone can hold everything—credit and debit cards, transit cards, event tickets, keys—whatever you need, really. However, Chicago residents have been lamenting over the inability to add their state ID and driver’s license to the app. Fortunately, this is about to change next month!
Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed legislation that will bring a wave of relief to Illinois residents. The new system, part of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office-wide modernization effort, will allow mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs in Illinois. The legislation will take effect in 2025.
With the introduction of mobile IDs and driver’s licenses, residents can conceal certain personal details, such as their address, thanks to a secure, contactless, encrypted data exchange between their device and the reader.
How can I get my ID on my phone?
Residents will need to download a unique app on their phones in order to access the digital ID; the legislation states the fee to install the app and download the mobile license will not exceed $6.
Can I use a mobile ID at TSA?
For those who frequently forget their wallets when traveling, it’s good to know that the TSA now accepts mobile identification at airports. Despite this change, officials still recommend that travelers carry physical ID cards as a backup, as a dead phone will be of little help.