The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) no longer accepts Temporary (Interim) Licenses and ID Cards as proof of identification
. Interim driver's licenses are temporary paper documents and are not currently an acceptable form of ID.
Can you fly Delta with a paper ID?
Beginning May 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of ID
. The TSA currently accepts several other forms of identity documents, such as passports, and will continue to do so when flying within the United States.
Can you travel in the US with a temporary license?
Can I fly with a temporary driver's license? Unfortunately, even for domestic flights,
a temporary driver's license is not considered an acceptable form of ID by TSA
.
Can I use my Social Security card to fly?
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 fly with a picture of my ID on my phone?
According to the TSA's website,
a federal- or state-issued photo identification is required to fly
. However, the Administration understands this isn't always possible. “In the event you arrive at the airport without proper ID, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly,” the TSA says on its website.
What do I need to fly in 2021?
Do I Need a Passport to Fly Domestically in the US in 2021? According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), all adult passengers (18 and above) must show
valid identification
at the airport to travel. The identification must show your picture, name, and state.
What documentation do I need to fly?
Passport, Travel Visa and National ID Card
Proper identification is the foundation of international travel. As a result, you should ensure to always have an official identification document with you. You can even consider having multiple documents such as your passport, national ID card or driver's licence.
How does TSA verify identity without ID?
- Library card.
- Business card.
- Social Security card.
- Student ID.
- Mail.
- Credit cards.
- Photo of an ID.
- Voter registration card.
Do I need a Covid test to fly Delta?
Bring your negative COVID-19 test results with you to the airport and provide them when you check in for your flight
. Delta agents will be looking for the negative COVID-19 test result accepted by your destination's government and that your test was taken within the appropriate timeframe.
Why get a REAL ID if I have a passport?
You certainly are welcome to get a REAL ID, but since
your passport is sufficient identification to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a secure federal building after May 3, 2023
, we recommend you wait until your license or ID card comes up for normal renewal and avoid the initial rush.
Do I need a passport to fly?
Passports.
A valid passport is required for travel to, from and via most countries, including for return travel to Canada
. If you do not have a valid passport, we strongly recommend that you apply for one well in advance of travel.
Do I need to be vaccinated to fly?
Noncitizens who are nonimmigrants and seeking to enter the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States from a foreign country.
What are the 3 type of travel documents?
The most basic forms of travel documents are
passports, passport cards, and arrival/departure records
. These required documents allow U.S. citizens to travel abroad and re-enter the country legally upon return.
How do I create a travel document?
To apply for a Refugee Travel Document,
file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
. Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at www.uscis.gov. Follow the instructions on the form carefully. For further information please visit our Web site or call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283.
Is Covid test required for domestic flights?
Make sure your test result is negative and you remain without symptoms before traveling.
If you had confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days, you do NOT need to get tested
, but you should still follow all other recommendations (including if you develop COVID-19 symptoms).
