Apple Wallet driver’s licenses continue to expand to more US states, but two states recently indicated they won’t be rolling out support anytime soon, if at all. Florida and Rhode Island won’t be getting Apple Wallet driver’s licenses anytime soon, according to key leaders. The number of US states offering Apple Wallet driver’s licenses continues to grow, and we even have a good idea of three states that will soon launch support. Many states likely intend to support digital driver’s licenses at some point, and have not done so. But there are two that recently indicated that they have no plans to release support. Those two states are: Last week, Florida launched a new driver’s license and ID card. Many states use those occasions to launch digital versions as well, but the state made no announcement about digital ID. That’s no coincidence, as Governor Ron DeSantis actively opposes the idea of digital driver’s licenses. He posted the following on X last November: The convenience of a digital driver’s license is outweighed by the potential for government abuse. It won’t happen in FL. No digital ID. https://t.co/YD7J6PtBgR — Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) November 28, 2025 Florida previously offered a digital ID, but abruptly ended support in 2024. Perhaps the next governor will take a different stance. In Rhode Island, Walter “Bud” Craddock was on a podcast last week discussing mobile driver licenses (“MDL”). Craddock is currently President of the International Board of Directors of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). Here’s what he said: “I want to see more universal adoption or the need for an MDL. One of my senators reached out and tried to convince me to do it. I had to give him the old Heisman move and reject it… the primary user right now is the TSA. Until recently, there was no airport in the New England area that could accept an MDL. So why would I spend the money on developing it? And besides, I’m looking for a solution that spans all platforms. Instead of just making one for Apple or Google Wallets, I don’t want to replicate or duplicate efforts.” Like DeSantis, Craddock’s leadership position is scheduled to end in the coming months. So, depending on your successor’s stance, perhaps Rhode Island could get Apple Wallet driver’s licenses sometime in 2027. Here’s the full list of US states currently offering Apple Wallet driver’s licenses, with three expected to launch next. Do you use a digital driver’s license or are you still waiting for your state to roll out support? Let us know in the comments. Best iPhone Accessories FTC – We use automatic affiliate links to generate income. Further.
