North Carolina Aims To Bring IDs To Wallet In Early 2027
NCDOT has launched a new landing page announcing the early development of a mobile ID. Under the brief FAQ section they note that initial launch will be limited to a standalone NC wallet app, with Apple, Google, and Samsung Wallet support expected in early 2027.
This may seem like wishful thinking—to go from early development to launch in 8-9 months—but it’s worth noting that Illinois went from legislative approval in January 2025 to a statewide launch in late November that same year.
It would seem that the states (and their-party verification providers, such as IDEMIA) as learning how to accelerate launch as they gain more experience.