What ID is accepted for air travel?

You must present an acceptable ID, such as a valid passport, state-issued enhanced driver’s license or U.S. military ID, to fly within the U.S. You will not be allowed to fly if your identity cannot be verified.

Do I need a REAL ID to fly domestically in 2021?

A REAL ID is a form of identification that meets increased security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. Travelers will be required to provide either a REAL ID or another TSA-approved form of identification in order to fly after May 3, 2023.

Can I fly with a regular ID?

Beginning May 3, 2023, every traveler must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or other acceptable forms of identification, such as a valid passport or U.S. military ID, to fly within the U.S. Review the complete list of acceptable identification.

Can I fly with my birth certificate and Social Security card?

A school ID, library card, Social Security card, birth certificate or an organization ID all suffice, as do the allowed identification forms for an adult, such as a state ID. Children younger than 14 do not require identification when traveling alone.

Can I travel with an expired ID?

“If your driver’s license or your passport, or whatever form of ID you’re planning to use at the checkpoint, is expired, TSA will accept that document for up to one year past the expiration date,” says Dankers. Visit TSA’s website for a guide that can help you sort things out further.

Does TSA accept expired ID?

TSA will accept expired driver’s licenses or state-issued ID a year after expiration. DHS has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline to May 3, 2023. Learn more about REAL ID on TSA’s REAL ID webpage.

How does TSA verify identity without ID?

TSA states that, “If your identity cannot be verified with the provided documentation, you may be required to go through an alternative identity verification process, which includes collecting information such as your name, current address, and other personal information, and asking personal questions to help confirm …

How do you get on a plane without ID?

Flying without an ID? Here are some alternative documents to try:

U.S. passport.
U.S. passport card.
DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
U.S. military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DoD civilians)
Permanent resident card.
Border crossing card.

Can you get on a plane without an ID?

You may still fly on US domestic flights, provided that you go through additional identity and security screening at the TSA security checkpoint. So the bottom line is yes, you can fly domestically without a driver’s license, or other government-issued photo ID if either was lost or stolen.

How can I fly without ID?

You CAN fly without ID. Get to the airport early and go to the ticket counter. Explain you have lost your ID. You will automatically become a “selectee” for screening and have SSSS printed on your boarding pass which flags the TSA to give you extra screening.

Can you catch a flight without ID?

You will not be allowed to enter the security checkpoint if your identity cannot be confirmed, you choose to not provide proper identification or you decline to cooperate with the identity verification process. TSA recommends that you arrive at least two hours in advance of your flight time.