Another state has committed to supporting digital IDs in Apple Wallet by the end of the year. Illinois says it will launch the best mobile ID program in the nation by the end of 2025New legislation went into effect in Illinois on January 1 that allows the Secretary of States office to issue digital ID cards and drivers licenses for the first time. As part of that program, the state is also collaborating with Apple to support IDs in Apple Wallet. In a press release today, Illinois Secretary Alexi Giannoulias confirmed that the state will launch support for IDs in Apple Wallet by the end of the year. Were excited to have kickstarted our work with Apple a company that shares our commitment to data security to provide IDs in Apple Wallet that will offer convenience and privacy for Illinoisans. This is the first component of a multi-faceted approach to deliver a state-of-the-art mobile drivers license and state ID program that leverages best-in-class technology for residents. Once the program launches, Illinois residents will be able to add their IDs to Apple Wallet on their iPhones. The digital IDs are accepted at select businesses and venues and can be used at select TSA checkpoints. Residents can go to the Illinois Secretary of State website to learn more and sign up to be notified as the development of digital IDs progresses throughout the year. Where are IDs in Apple Wallet currently available? Currently, digital IDs in Apple Wallet are available in these locations: Arizona CaliforniaGeoriga HawaiiIowaMarylandNew MexicoOhioPuerto RicoIn addition to Illinois, the following states have also committed to supporting IDs in Apple Wallet but they havent shared specific timelines. ConnecticutMontanaKentuckyWest VirginiaNorth Carolina MississippiOklahomaUtahHave you used digital IDs in Apple Wallet? Do you find them useful? Let us know down in the comments. My favorite iPhone accessories: Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel