Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint

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