The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires adult passengers (18 years of age and older) to show a U.S. Federal or State-issued photo identification (ID) to be allowed through the security checkpoint and onto their flight.
Currently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and TSA are working with the States and Congress on driver s license security under the REAL ID program. Although IDs do not need to be REAL ID compliant, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) always have the option of requesting a second form of ID.
Acceptable IDs include:
• Driver’s Licenses or Other State Photo Identity Cards Issued by Department of Motor Vehicles or equivalent State or U.S. Territory Government office for the sole purpose of identification, and not for evidence of employment status, student status, weapons permit, or other status.
• U.S. Passport
• U.S. Passport Card
• DHS Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST, and Global Entry)
• U.S. Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DOD civilians)
• Permanent Resident Card
• Border Crossing Card
• DHS-Designated Enhanced Driver s License
• A Native American Tribal Photo ID
• An Airline or Airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
• A Foreign Government-issued Passport
• Canadian Provincial Driver s License or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Non-U.S. Canadian citizens are not required to carry their passports if they have documents issued by the U.S. government, such as Permanent Resident Cards. Those without U.S. Government-issued documents should carry their passports when visiting the United States.
We understand passengers occasionally arrive at the airport without an ID, due to lost items or inadvertently leaving them at home. Not having an ID does not necessarily mean a passenger will not be allowed to fly. If travelers are willing to provide additional information, TSA has other means of substantiating a passenger’s identity, such as using publicly available databases.
Under this process, TSA may ask the passenger to complete a Certification of Identity form, which requests the passenger’s name and current address, and may ask additional questions of the passenger to confirm his or her identity. If TSA is able to confirm the passenger’s identity, the passenger will be cleared to enter the screening checkpoint; however, the individual may be subject to additional screening. If we are unable to confirm a passenger’s identity, or a passenger refuses to provide ID or cooperate in the ID verification process, TSA will deny the passenger entry into the security checkpoint. We recommend that travelers arrive at least 2 hours in advance of their flight time to allow ample time for security screening and boarding of aircraft.
For more information about ID requirements, please visit TSA’s Web site at
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We hope this information is helpful.
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