A passport is an acceptable form of identification and may be used in lieu of a REAL ID Drivers License or ID to board domestic flights and visit federal facilities.
How can I prove my identity at airport without ID?
Acceptable alternative forms of identification include a passport, a birth certificate with a government-issued photo ID, and other forms of government-issued ID. The TSA may also ask you to provide additional information to verify your identity, such as your address, phone number, and itinerary.
How can I travel without my ID?
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 is proof of your identity?
State identification (ID) card. Driver license. US passport or passport card. US military card (front and back) Military dependent's ID card (front and back)
Can I travel without physical ID?
According to the TSA, passengers who show up at the airport without a Real ID-compliant form of identification after May 7, 2025, will not be allowed through the security checkpoint. That means that, in theory, TSA officers will no longer work with travelers who forget their ID to confirm their identity in other ways.
Do you need a REAL ID to fly in the US 2023?
Beginning May 3, 2023, U.S. travelers flying within the United States will need to show Transportation Security Administration agents either a security-enhanced driver's license that's Real ID-compliant or another T.S.A.-approved form of identification like a passport.
What can I use instead of my ID airport?
Many of the alternatives are federal IDs, like a US passport or passport card (yes, they work to board domestic flights, too!). You can also use an ID card from a federal “trusted traveler” program. These include Global Entry cards or those for the NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST programs.
What is proof of identity for travel?
Do you need a Real ID to fly in the US 2023?
Beginning May 3, 2023, U.S. travelers flying within the United States will need to show Transportation Security Administration agents either a security-enhanced driver's license that's Real ID-compliant or another T.S.A.-approved form of identification like a passport.
Is Social Security card proof of identity?
Your Social Security card is not an identification document and, in many situations, you only need to know your Social Security number (you do not need to show the physical card). Do You Need to Show Your Social Security Card? You do not need your Social Security card, you only need to know your Social Security number.
What’s the easiest form of ID to get?
Post office ID cardOne of the easiest ways to get a government-approved photo ID card is through your local post office. A post office ID card can be used in all states, as it is a legal form of identification throughout the US.
Can I fly with just a picture of my ID?
While some airlines and airports may accept digital copies of identification documents, such as a picture of an ID on a phone, as a form of identification under certain circumstances, the acceptability of this practice can vary based on the specific policies and regulations of individual airlines and airports.
Can I fly in the U.S. with just my driver’s license?
Effective May 3, 2023, you must have a REAL ID compliant driver license/ID to fly within the U.S., unless you use a U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification.
Can I show my ID on my phone at airport?
Mobile Aadhaar, or Aadhaar card in digital form using mobile app mAadhaar, can now be used as an identity proof to enter airports. Identification documents will not be required for minors accompanied by parents, according to a circular issued by aviation security agency BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security).
How can I show proof of Social Security without my card?
Verification DocumentsThe only documents acceptable for visual verification of your SSN for original REAL ID applications are originals of the following: A social security card. A W-2 form. A SSA-1099 form.
What are examples of proof of Social Security?
Acceptable SSN documentsU.S. Social Security card. DD214 with full SSN. NGB 22 with full SSN. W-2 Form with full SSN (including W-2C, W-2G, etc.)