MagTek mDL Tracker
A tracker for state-sponsored mobile Driver's License (mDL) adoption across platforms and digital wallets.
US Passports Support Digital Wallets Nationwide
United States-issued passports can now be added to Apple Wallet, Google Wallet (ID Pass), and Samsung Wallet (via Samsung ID with CLEAR). This national capability is available to any US passport holder and is accepted at over 250 TSA airport checkpoints, regardless of whether a resident's individual state supports digital licenses yet.
As of September 4, 2026, 22 jurisdictions support state-issued mDLs.
| State / Jurisdiction | Apple Wallet | Google Wallet | Samsung Wallet | Official State App |
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Tip: Click on any active state to open its official DMV mobile ID portal.
US Passports (mPass) Support Matrix
Analysis of federal digital passport credential presentation across Apple, Google, Samsung, and CLEAR, using official terminology and reader transport protocols.
Apple
Apple WalletApple provisions a Digital ID by scanning the machine-readable zone (MRZ) on the physical passport's photo page and reading the cryptographic e-Passport NFC chip, accompanied by a Face ID biometric liveness check.
- Reading Transport: Strictly NFC proximity tap (ISO/IEC 18013-5 and ISO 23220).
- Action: User double-clicks the side button, authenticates with Face ID/Touch ID, and holds the top of iPhone or Apple Watch near the reader's contactless NFC target puck.
- Barcode / QR: Not supported. Apple does not render an on-screen barcode or optical QR code for passport credentials.
Users create an ID pass by scanning their passport's physical security chip via Android NFC and recording a short selfie video to authenticate ownership and prevent spoofing.
- Reading Transport: Dual-mode flexibility. Supports either contactless NFC tap OR dynamic optical QR code scanning.
- NFC Mode: User unlocks Android phone and holds the rear NFC antenna near the CAT-2 reader terminal for a contactless handshake.
- Barcode / QR Mode: User opens ID pass, displays the secure dynamic QR code on screen, and presents it to the CAT-2 optical scanner.
Samsung
Samsung WalletBuilt via strategic partnership with CLEAR. Valid U.S. passport holders add their credential into Samsung Wallet under the Quick Access tab, secured locally with Samsung Knox hardware encryption.
- Reading Transport: Dual-mode capability. Supports both NFC proximity taps and on-screen QR codes.
- Reader Auth:. Reader Authentication is a security and privacy protocol used by Samsung Wallet to establish trust between the credential holder and the requesting verifier. When a verification request occurs, the wallet identifies the relying party and checks its identity against trusted records. If the organization is recognized, the system displays its official name, logo, and requested data fields so you can review the details. If the organization is unrecognized, the wallet flags the entity as Requester Unknown and presents a warning prompt.
- NFC Mode: Swipe up for Quick Access, authenticate via fingerprint or PIN, and tap phone or Galaxy Watch near the NFC pad.
- Barcode / QR Mode: Tap "View QR code" on the card details screen to display a high-contrast dynamic QR code for barcode reader scanning.
CLEAR
CLEAR AppFree mobile digital identity credential created in the CLEAR App Vault by uploading a valid U.S. passport and verifying identity via facial recognition. Designed for both CLEAR+ members and non-members.
- Reading Transport: Strictly Barcode / QR Code Only.
- Action: User opens the CLEAR App, selects their CLEAR ID, and places the dynamic QR code face down on the TSA CAT-2 glass reader or CLEAR pod scanner.
- NFC: Not supported natively in the standalone CLEAR App. (NFC is only active when enrolled through Samsung Wallet).
Comparative mPass Transport & Verification Matrix
ISO/IEC 18013-5 & ICAO 9303 Compliant Implementations| Ecosystem / Company | Official Terminology | Reading Method | NFC Tap | Barcode / QR | Provisioning Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple |
Digital ID
IDs in Apple Wallet
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NFC Only | — | Passport photo page MRZ + e-Passport chip NFC read + Face ID liveness | |
|
ID Pass
Digital passport pass in Google Wallet
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Either (NFC or Barcode) | Physical passport security chip NFC scan + selfie video biometric check | |||
| Samsung |
Samsung ID with CLEAR
Samsung Wallet Digital ID
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Either (NFC or Barcode) | U.S. Passport verified by CLEAR platform + Samsung Knox hardware isolation | ||
| CLEAR |
CLEAR ID
In CLEAR App Vault
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— | U.S. Passport upload in CLEAR App + facial biometric selfie match |
How TSA Credential Authentication Technology (CAT-2) Reads mPass
CAT-2 inspection pods deployed at airport security checkpoints are equipped with dual physical inspection sensors to accommodate different mobile device architectures:
Interacts via ISO/IEC 18013-5 proximity standards. Used by Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet. The passenger holds their device near the puck; ephemeral cryptographic session keys establish trust without passing device control to TSA.
Interacts via camera optical scanning. Used by CLEAR ID, Google Wallet (view QR mode), and Samsung Wallet (view QR mode). The passenger places their phone screen face down on the scanner glass to parse dynamic cryptographically signed tokens.