Apple rolled out its Digital ID feature in the Wallet app last fall, letting iPhone users build a secure ID from their U.S. passport. The move sidesteps slow state rollouts of digital driver’s licenses and gives travelers a new way to pass TSA checkpoints at more than 250 U.S. airports. The feature now works on iPhone and Apple Watch today.

Apple’s support doc now lists Digital ID as an approved age‑verification method for Apple Accounts and services. When creating a new Apple Account, updating software, tweaking safety settings, or downloading 18+ apps, users may be prompted to confirm adulthood. Digital ID satisfies the requirement without exposing other personal data, simplifying compliance for both users and developers in the digital ecosystem.

The expansion reflects growing pressure for robust age‑verification across the U.S. and abroad, mirroring moves like the UK’s Online Safety Act and Discord’s rollout. By embedding a passport‑derived ID into Wallet, Apple offers a privacy‑first alternative that could reduce reliance on third‑party services. Already accepted at airports, Digital ID now streamlines user onboarding for Apple’s own ecosystem for a seamless.