Important:
- An ID pass isn't an official form of identification or a replacement for your physical documentation, so keep your physical ID with you as needed.
- Your ID pass may not be universally accepted, and regional requirements may vary. It’s recommended to check eligibility with the requester.
Requirements to create & use an ID pass
- You need a phone with Android 9 or up that supports NFC.
- To create an ID pass, turn on NFC.
- To use your ID pass, you need to turn on bluetooth and nearby devices.
- For added security, you must set a screen lock to use your ID pass.
- Your passport can't be linked to an existing ID pass on Google Wallet on any of your devices.
- To create an ID pass, you need a valid passport from a supported region.
- Brazil
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Create an ID pass in Google Wallet app
- On your Android device, open Google Wallet app
.
- Tap Add to Google Wallet.
- Tap ID
ID Pass.
- Tap Continue .
- Select the region for your passport.
- Read the terms, tap I agree.
- Scan your passport info page.
- Confirm your passport info, tap Continue.
- Scan the security chip in your passport. Learn how to find your security chip .
- For verification, record a video of your face.
- Select your review type.
- Tap Continue
Tips:
- You’ll receive a notification after verification is complete.
- You can also add an ID pass in Google Wallet directly through some apps or sites.
Use your ID pass
Important:For non-US regions, ID passes can’t be used for immigration or travel.
TSA (US only)
Only ID passes created with a US passport can be used at TSA security in supported airports for domestic flights. If you don't have a REAL ID, driver's license, or state ID, an ID pass can be used at airport security.
With Near Field Communication (NFC)- Unlock your phone.
- For a few seconds, hold the back of your phone close to the NFC terminal.
- Review the shared info.
- Tap Continueif you want to proceed or tap Cancelif you don’t want to share the info.
- Before you can proceed, Google Wallet will ask you to authenticate.
- To confirm that the info was shared, wait for the blue check mark.
Tip:If you aren’t able to share your ID:
- Try to hold your phone in a different position. Your NFC antenna could be near the top or bottom of your device.
- Make sure to hold your phone closer to the reader for a few extra seconds.
- On your Android device, open the Google Wallet app
- Scroll to find your ID pass.
- Select your ID pass.
- Scan the QR code on your ID pass with the reader.
- Review the shared info.
- To proceed, tap Share.
- If you don’t want to share the info, tap Cancel.
- Before you can proceed, Google Wallet will authenticate you.
- To confirm that the info was shared, wait for the blue check mark.
Tip:If the QR code on your ID pass won’t scan, try to:
- Keep your phone steady or place it on a flat surface.
- Scan the QR code in a well-lit location.
- Make sure that the QR code is clearly visible.
Select apps and websites
Some apps accept ID pass in Google Wallet for identity and age verification.
If the app accepts digital IDs through Google Wallet, you'll be asked if you want to use your digital ID in Google Wallet during the app’s verification process. You can review the info that will be shared with the app and agree to share before your info is shared. Before you can proceed, Google Wallet will also ask you to authenticate.
Tip:To use your digital ID with other apps, follow the steps in your connected app as they vary from app to app.
Manage your ID pass
Important:Your ID pass is encrypted and saved on your device in Google Wallet. You can create only one ID pass from a passport. Because the ID pass is saved locally on your device and not in your Google Account, and is also sensitive data, you cannot use Google's Takeout feature to export and download a copy of your ID pass contents.
View your ID pass
You can view your ID pass with the Google Wallet app.
- On your Android device, open the Google Wallet app
- Scroll to find your ID pass.
- Tap your ID pass.
Tip:To view your detailed ID pass info, tap More
Turn on or off activity history for your ID pass
Activity history is turned off by default, you can turn on activity history to see information about who the ID pass was shared with, the ID pass info shared, and when the ID pass was shared. The activity history is stored on the device of your ID pass and only you can see the activity history after you verify it’s you. If you turn off activity history after turning it on, all activity on the device will be deleted.
- On your Android device, open the Google Wallet app
- Scroll to find your ID pass.
- Tap your ID pass.
- At the top right, tap More
- Turn on Activity history.
Tip:If activity history is turned on, to view your activity history on your ID Pass, tap More
Export your activity log data
- Open the Google Wallet app
- Scroll to find your “ID or license.”
- Tap your IDor license.
- Tap More
- Verify it’s you.
- At the top right, tap Download
.
Remove an ID pass
You can remove your ID pass in Google Wallet on your Android device or online at myaccount.google.com .
Google reserves the right to delete your ID pass in the event that risks associated with fraud, security, or usability are identified.
Remove your ID pass in Google Wallet- On your Android device, open Google Wallet app
- Scroll to find your ID pass.
- Tap your ID pass.
- At the top right, tap More
- Go to myaccount.google.com .
- Tap Personal info.
- Scroll to "IDs."
- Tap Manage IDs .
- Select the ID you want to remove.
- Next to the ID pass, tap Delete
.
- Confirm that you want to delete your ID pass.
Fix problems with your ID pass
How to find security chipImportant:Your passport contains a security chip on either the front cover, back cover, or photo page. Refer to the animation in the app to find where the chip is located.
If you can’t find the security chip, try the following:
- Place your passport on a flat surface.
- Open your passport’s front cover, back cover, or photo page.
- To scan, make sure NFC is turned on and remove your phone case.
- To find the chip, slowly move the back of your phone around inside your passport's front cover, back cover, or photo page.
Make sure you:
- Use a valid passport that belongs to you.
- Don’t already have an ID pass.
Your passport ID pass can only be added to one device. If you want to add your passport to a different device, you must first remove it from your current device . On your new device, create a new ID pass .
Tip:If you don't have access to the original device you created the passport ID pass, you can remove your ID pass online remotely .If you lose your phone, you can follow the instructions above to remove your ID .
To request a block on your passport information from being used to create an ID pass, follow the instructions on this form .
Learn about Automated Face Matching with Biometric Tech for ID pass
When you set up an ID pass, in some instances, you can choose to verify your identity with automated face matching using biometric tech, instead of with a manual review. If you choose automated face matching, we can verify you within seconds. If you’d prefer to have a human verify your identity, you can choose a manual review, which usually takes no more than 30 minutes.
How automated face matching works
If you choose automated matching using biometric tech, we’ll create face templates using the live video of your face that you upload and your passport photo. Face templates are numeric representations of these images of your face, which can be used to compare their similarity and verify that the images you upload depict the same person.
If automated matching is unable to match your face, human reviewers will manually verify your identity.
Retention policy for automated matching data
After we’ve completed verification and confirmed the validity of your request, we’ll delete your face templates and any biometric data.
