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Google Wallet for Android adds 11th digital state ID, first in 10 months
9to5Google • • business
Key Points:
- Google Wallet has resumed support for Ohio state IDs on Android after a 10-month pause, making Ohio the 12th state to offer this feature alongside others like Arizona, California, and Georgia.
- Users can add their Ohio state ID by photographing the front and back of their physical card and submitting a short facial verification video to the Ohio BMV, with approval notifications sent via the app and email.
- The digital ID shares information securely via Bluetooth or QR code scanning, requiring user consent and biometric or PIN verification for each transaction, enhancing privacy and security.
- Ohio’s digital state ID is accepted at some TSA checkpoints but does not replace the legal requirement to carry a physical ID card.
- Devices must run Android 8 or higher with Bluetooth, Nearby devices enabled, and a screen lock; digital IDs are stored locally on one device without cloud syncing and can be deleted at any time.
