expired id card - getting through security?
Jan 26, 2013 | 5:06 am
#3
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If you have a valid passport that would work or any of the IDs below:
DHS "Trusted Traveler" cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
U.S. Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DOD civilians)
Permanent Resident Card
Border Crossing Card
DHS-designated enhanced driver's license Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
Native American Tribal Photo ID
An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
A foreign government-issued passport
Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
DHS "Trusted Traveler" cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
U.S. Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DOD civilians)
Permanent Resident Card
Border Crossing Card
DHS-designated enhanced driver's license Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
Native American Tribal Photo ID
An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
A foreign government-issued passport
Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Last edited by jdtravel; Jan 26, 2013 at 8:00 am
Jan 26, 2013 | 5:11 am
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Julia... There is a procedure in TSA to allow a passenger with no ID to fly. It requires checking of various addresses, perhaps credit, etc...
Get to the airport early early early and tell the TSA up front what your issue is.
By early, I mean 3-4 hours early...and good luck.
Remember you will have to do the same coming home. When you land, talk to the TSA supervisor at tht airport, show return ticket, and prep them for the process when you return. Show up early for that one too!
Get to the airport early early early and tell the TSA up front what your issue is.
By early, I mean 3-4 hours early...and good luck.
Remember you will have to do the same coming home. When you land, talk to the TSA supervisor at tht airport, show return ticket, and prep them for the process when you return. Show up early for that one too!
Jan 26, 2013 | 7:03 am
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This is not correct. You will just be subject to considerably more screening.
"We understand passengers occasionally arrive at the airport without an ID, due to lost items or inadvertently leaving them at home. Not having an ID, does not necessarily mean a passenger won't be allowed to fly. If passengers are willing to provide additional information, we have other means of substantiating someone's identity, like using publicly available databases."
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids
"We understand passengers occasionally arrive at the airport without an ID, due to lost items or inadvertently leaving them at home. Not having an ID, does not necessarily mean a passenger won't be allowed to fly. If passengers are willing to provide additional information, we have other means of substantiating someone's identity, like using publicly available databases."
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids
Jan 26, 2013 | 8:10 am
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Me too. They may want to do a bit of additional cross-verification but the point is that you have a valid (i.e., not fake) piece of govt/state issued photo ID.
Jan 26, 2013 | 10:24 am
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Welcome to Flyertalk
Assuming you are flying domestic, you will be able to fly. Get there early, if they notice the ID is expired they may do additional screening and verifying.
The statement
is completely incorrect.
Assuming you are flying domestic, you will be able to fly. Get there early, if they notice the ID is expired they may do additional screening and verifying.
The statement
Expired I'd cards are not valid. You will not be able to fly.
Jan 26, 2013 | 10:38 am
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I'm flying domestically, Orlando to San Francisco. Does anyone know what the extra screening process includes?
Thanks so much, ya'll....I am majorly stressed over this, I'm flying for work and I feel so crazy that I didnt realize this sooner.
Thanks so much, ya'll....I am majorly stressed over this, I'm flying for work and I feel so crazy that I didnt realize this sooner.
Jan 26, 2013 | 11:41 am
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I suggest you read the TSA site whose link I posted above. It will answer all of your questions and allay your fears. But do take people's advice and bring your expired ID and get there a little early. I doubt if it would take more than an extra few minutes, if that.
Jan 26, 2013 | 12:15 pm
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A persons identity does not expire with the expiration date on a photo ID.
I have flown domestically dozens of times on an expired driving license. When the ID is expired less than a year, it's most often not a problem.
I have flown domestically dozens of times on an expired driving license. When the ID is expired less than a year, it's most often not a problem.
Jan 26, 2013 | 12:18 pm
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An extra hour in advance at the airport and I have been fine even when they mess up.