Here are several convenient ways to keep a digital copy of your vaccination card on your phone
(KTLA) – Right now, there is no one official way to keep a copy of your vaccination card on your smartphone, but there are several methods to keep it easily accessible in digital form.
Snapping a photo is the easiest, but scanning it is a bit better.
On the iPhone, use the Notes app to create a new note. Then, hit the camera icon above the keyboard and choose the option for Scan Documents.
Once you’re finished scanning the front and back, swipe left to right on the note. This will reveal a way to “pin” it to the top of your list of notes for easy access later.
On Android, find the Drive app. It should be preinstalled on your phone. Long press the app icon to reveal a shortcut for “Scan.”
Once you’re finished scanning your card, tap the three dots in the upper right-hand corner of the note to reveal some options. Tap “Make Available Offline.” This will download the note to your phone so you can access it even without a data connection. Finally tap the option for “Add to Home Screen.” This will give you a shortcut on your home screen for fast access.
If you want a more digital version of your card, including a scannable QR code, check with your state. New York has the Excelsior Pass App. The California Department of Health lets you request a digital copy of your vaccine record. I submitted my information and within seconds, I had a text sent to my phone with a QR code copy of my vaccine card. You can then import this into an app like CommonPass, which I’ll explain more below.
A service called VaxYes will give you free digital vaccine passport for your phone. Just submit a snapshot of your vaccination card and the site uses artificial intelligence and state records to validate your information.
The Clear App (commonly used for bypassing long security lines at the airport) has a feature that allows you to create a digital vaccine card complete with your photo. There’s no subscription necessary.
If you don’t feel comfortable…
