Apple has officially expanded its Digital ID feature, allowing usage for age verification within apps and online services. This functionality is part of the Wallet app on iPhones and includes the ability to create a Digital ID using information from a U.S. passport.
Initially launched last fall, the Digital ID was accepted at over 250 TSA security checkpoints for domestic travel. With the rollout of iOS 26, Apple bridges the gap as states gradually introduce digital driver’s licenses.
According to a recent support document from Apple, users may now be required to verify their age when creating a new Apple Account, updating device software, or making purchases of apps rated for users aged 18+. Accepted methods for age confirmation include licensed IDs, government-issued identification, and credit cards, while passports can be used through the Digital ID option.
This development comes amid ongoing discussions and legislative efforts regarding age verification practices at both state and federal levels in the United States.