CLEVELAND, Ohio — Over the summer, the state announced that residents can add their driver’s license or state ID to their Apple Wallet for use at businesses and on certain apps.

Well, now that extends to the Cleveland airport.

What You Need To Know

  • Cleveland Hopkins joins other airports in allowing mobile IDs at TSA checkpoints

  • The state announced that people would be able to add their Apple Wallet for use over the summer

  • If you wish to add your license or state ID to your Apple Wallet, open the app on your phone and click on the + button at the top right

According to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, they are joining John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and others in the U.S. in accepting licenses on mobile devices.

“Having this technology available in Cleveland is such a great win for our guests,” said Bryant Francis, director of Port Control, in a press release. “The added convenience streamlines the process while adding an extra layer of security and privacy.”

Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman said he is excited Hopkins will be accepting these licenses.

“I’m pleased that Ohioans will have expanded opportunities to use this innovative and convenient new ID tool as part of their travel plans,” Norman said in the release.

If you wish to add your license or state ID to your Apple Wallet, open the app on your phone and click on the + button at the top right. There should be an option for you to add a license or state ID.

“Technology solutions such as mobile driver’s licenses enhance airport security, reduce touchpoints, and provide greater privacy protections to individuals at TSA checkpoints,” said TSA Ohio Federal Security Director Don Barker in the release. “We’re pleased that Cleveland Hopkins is now among the growing list of airports nationwide that accept mobile driver’s licenses, and we hope passengers continue to take advantage of this convenient option.”

You can learn more about mobile IDs here.

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