TSA - Real ID

  • REAL ID:

    This is a reminder that effective May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights or have an acceptable federal form of ID. This is federally regulated by the (DHS) Department of Homeland Security and (TSA) Transportation Security Administration. Therefore, any traveler is age 18 and older will be required to have an acceptable ID to fly aboard an aircraft.  You can visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id for more information.

     

    If a traveler is under age 18, they do not require an ID.

     

    Please inform your travelers of this upcoming change so they are prepared as your group is traveling after May 7, 2025.  If a traveler does not have an acceptable ID and are denied boarding, we will not be able to help.  Unfortunately, if this happens there would be no refund of payment associated with the trip.  If you purchased travel insurance, you would not be able to place a claim for Cancel For Any Reason as the Cancel For Any Reason option is only available outside 48 hours of departure.

    You can visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification for more information and acceptable forms of ID. Listed below are the acceptable forms of ID from their website.  This is subject to change by DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and TSA (Transportation Safety Administration).  

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    Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint

    Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.

     

    • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)

    • Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

    • 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

    • An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs).

    • HSPD-12 PIV card

    • Foreign government-issued passport

    • Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card

    • Transportation worker identification credential

    • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)

    • U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

    • Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

     

    If you have specific questions, there is a “Contact Us” button on their website, you can also call TSA 1-866-289-9673.