Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint
- info51052
- May 15
- 1 min read
Navigating the TSA checkpoint is smoother when you know which IDs fly. Here’s what you can use at most U.S. airports:
REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID (look for the star at the top)
U.S. passport or passport card
DHS Trusted Traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI)
U.S. military ID (active duty, reserve, retired)
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

Tips:• Ensure your ID is unexpired and legible. Even though the TSA site says it will accept expired documents up to two years, you may still have a problem boarding your flight.• If you don’t have a REAL ID-compliant state license, bring your passport instead.• Children under 18 generally don’t need ID when traveling with a companion who has acceptable ID.
Pack your ID where it’s easy to grab—your flight will thank you!
Visit the TSA site for more information: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
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