Apple Enforces Texas 18-Plus Account Checks, Making Digital ID a New Verification Tool
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Jun 4
Apple Enforces Texas 18-Plus Account Checks, Making Digital ID a New Verification Tool
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Jun 4
Summary
June 4 marked Apple’s rollout of Texas-specific age rules: new Apple Account holders must verify they are 18 or older to access some services and account actions.
Under the law, users under 18 must join a Family Sharing group, while adults can satisfy the new check with Wallet’s Digital ID.
Texas becomes the first U.S. state where Apple supports Digital ID for age verification, extending a feature Apple first launched for TSA checkpoints and later expanded in select markets.
Wallet users can create a Digital ID by adding Driver’s License and ID Cards, selecting Digital ID, and authenticating with a U.S. passport.
Apple’s support document says the rules apply to new accounts created in Texas on or after June 4, suggesting other states could adopt the same model if similar laws pass.