Which Forms Of ID Can You Use To Fly?

Summary TSA accepts various ID forms, including state-issued IDs, US passports, and trusted traveler cards. Expired IDs are accepted up to a year after expiration, and children under 18 are exempt from providing ID. A REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card is required for domestic flights starting May 7, 2025.

Flying within the United States is relatively simple because the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts an ordinary US driver's license or other valid identification forms rather than just a US passport. Of course, flying internationally always requires a valid US passport. Acceptable ID forms Passengers flying within the US can show various ID forms at TSA checkpoints.

According to the TSA, these forms include: State-Issued Driver's License or State-Issued ID card US passport US passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) US 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 or Indian Tribe HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential US Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) US Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) Notably, the TSA currently accepts expired IDs for the above-listed forms of id.