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. By providing additional information, TSA has other ways to confirm your identity, like using publicly available databases, so you can reach your flight.
What can I use instead of an ID at the airport?
Here are some alternative documents to try if you lost your driver's license:
- U.S. passport.
- U.S. passport card.
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
- Permanent resident card.
- Border crossing card.
Does TSA run your ID?
The officer will insert each photo ID into the CAT unit where the ID is scanned and analyzed. CAT is linked electronically to the Secure Flight database, which confirms travelers' flight details, ensuring they are ticketed for travel that day.
Do I need to show ID if I have TSA PreCheck?
All travelers, including TSA PreCheck® enrollees, must have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification (e.g., passport) in order to fly once TSA is enforcing the REAL ID requirement at airports. To obtain a REAL ID, contact your state's driver's licensing agency.
What do I do if I lost my ID?
File a report at your local police station immediately after the loss or theft. You'll need an affidavit when applying for your replacement document, and this can also serve as a form of identification while you await your replacement.
Can I use my Social Security card for TSA PreCheck?
A Social Security card is not an identification document currently accepted for TSA PreCheck applications. However, several other documents can prove your citizenship at your PreCheck appointment. If you bring a proof of citizenship, you will also need to provide a photo ID.
Can you go through TSA without an ID?
What is an affidavit of lost ID?
An Affidavit of Loss of ID is a written statement under oath where a person (the affiant) declares the physical loss of his / her ID. In short, it means the ID is lost and cannot be found. The loss can be due to misplacement, theft, destruction by fire, flood or others.
How to get my ID?
Applicant walks into the enrolment Centre with a supporting document. Applicant will be verified to ascertain if he/she has ever enrolled using the NIN verification portal. Applicant will be issued an enrolment form to fill if he/she has not enrolled before.
Will TSA accept a picture of your ID on your phone?
Mobile Driver's LicensePresent your ID at select TSA PreCheck® checkpoints by tapping your phone or linked device. Your photo will be take by the TSA reader at security to proceed to screening. You must still carry your physical ID as needed.
Is TSA allowed to look through your phone?
The TSA largely looks for physical evidence that a passenger could be a threat, so they'll generally have no reason to search through the data on your phone. After all, they're the Transportation Security Agency, not a detective agency. Even if they did have reason to want to access your phone, they'd need a warrant.
What does TSA consider valid forms of identification?
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- Unexpired U.S. Passport (book or card)
- Unexpired Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC)
- Unexpired Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Card.
- Unexpired U.S. Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Unexpired Enhanced Identification Card (EID)
- Permanent Resident Card (I-551) often referred to as a “Green Card”
What happens if I lost my ID?
File a report at your local police station immediately after the loss or theft. You'll need an affidavit when applying for your replacement document, and this can also serve as a form of identification while you await your replacement.
What is an Affidavit of proof of?
An Affidavit of Service, also known as Proof of Service, is a legal document that serves as proof that someone received a legal document from another party.