Beginning May 3, 2023, passengers who want to continue to use their driver license or ID card to board a domestic flight will need to show a federal compliant REAL ID driver license or ID card with a special marking.
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 kind of license do you need to travel within the US?
Flying with a REAL ID
Beginning May 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a
REAL ID-compliant driver's license, state-issued enhanced driver's license, or another acceptable form of ID
to fly within the United States.
What documents do I need to fly in the US?
Travel Within the U.S.
In the United States, you need
a valid U.S. government-issued photo ID or a passport from your country of origin
to travel through security. You must show that the name on your boarding pass matches the legal name on your unexpired government-issued ID.
Can I use a temporary ID to fly?
Original Birth Certificates, abridged or unabridged (or a physical certified copy thereof that is no older than 3 months).
Temporary Identification documents are permitted provided they are accompanied by an affidavit which is no older than three months
.
Can I fly American Airlines without ID?
You'll need a valid photo ID accepted by the TSA (like a driver's license or other government-issued ID) for domestic travel
and a valid passport or visa, and any travel documents required by your international destination.
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.
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.
How much is a REAL ID?
Normal driver's license and ID card fees apply. There is
no additional cost
for a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card when a person renews normally.
How can I get REAL ID?
How Do I Get a REAL ID? You can
apply in person at a DMV office
. You'll need proof of your identity and your California address. Provide Social Security number on REAL ID application (exceptions may apply).
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.
What do I need to fly in the U.S. Covid?
Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Documentation of Recovery from COVID-19. If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get
a COVID-19 viral test
(regardless of vaccination status or citizenship) no more than 1 day before you travel by air into the United States.
What is a REAL ID vs driver's license?
A REAL ID is a driver's license or identification card that is also a federally accepted form of identification
. It can be used to board a domestic flight within the U.S. and enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases, federal courthouses, and other secure federal locations.
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.
Do you need a birth certificate to fly?
You may be required to present proof of age (such as a birth certificate) for any children under the age of 18
. Families with children under 2 years old can ask to board early at the gate.
What is can I use to fly?
Acceptable forms of ID are
military ID, driver's license, passport, or passport card
at the time of check-in. Yes, you can use your passport to travel domestically.
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.
Can I fly Southwest without an ID?
Re: No Identification
It is possible to fly if you've forgotten or lost your identification, but you will subject to extra screening at the security checkpoint
. If you're cleared, you'll be able to board your Southwest flight.
