Acceptable Identification for Domestic Travel [Consolidated Thread]
Dec 12, 2012, 11:28 am
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I'm Waiting For my New ID. Can I still Fly?
I finally retired my WI ID for a ME one. The ME DOT stamped my WI ID as VOID and handed me a temporary permit to use. They did put a rush on it so I should get it before my next flight, but still. If the new one doesn't get here in time, can I use my temp one (which does not have a photo) with my voided WI one to get past the TDC?
Dec 13, 2012, 1:01 am
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Dec 13, 2012, 9:06 am
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Granted, you may (will?) run into the TSA employee who doesn't know this and slows you down, but I had probably a better than 80% success rate (presenting my ID and not getting any questioning other than "do you realize this is expired? Just making sure you knew")using my expired DL.
Dec 19, 2012, 10:23 am
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I still get carded for alcohol occasionally, and my passport card is always accepted. 
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Dec 19, 2012, 1:14 pm
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out of state ID has never been an issue.
Dec 19, 2012, 6:18 pm
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Yes, those various middle of nowhere bars and/or gas stations where the clerk thinks Maine is WAY UP NORTH due to the distortion of maps. (it really isn't WAY UP NORTH, Bangor is about on the same lata as Green Bay)
Mar 12, 2014, 12:48 pm
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Flying inside of US with a temporary state id?
Hi guys, this is kinda urgent I really would like some answers. First thing first, I have a US passport, but we sent it to New York to get a VISA to fly to china later this year, apparently that's the only real ID I have, and I can't get it back before my fly to New Orleans. I don't have a drivers license so my family drove me down to the DMV to get a state issued ID, the people at the DMV only give us a temporary paper state ID, the final id card won't arrive after my flight, so I was wondering if I can fly in the U.S with a temporary paper ID? What kinda of issue will I run in?
Mar 12, 2014, 2:05 pm
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Hi guys, this is kinda urgent I really would like some answers. First thing first, I have a US passport, but we sent it to New York to get a VISA to fly to china later this year, apparently that's the only real ID I have, and I can't get it back before my fly to New Orleans. I don't have a drivers license so my family drove me down to the DMV to get a state issued ID, the people at the DMV only give us a temporary paper state ID, the final id card won't arrive after my flight, so I was wondering if I can fly in the U.S with a temporary paper ID? What kinda of issue will I run in?
Let us know how it goes!
Mar 13, 2014, 1:50 pm
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A temp ID from your DMV will likely satisfy most document checkers. That being said, the TSA has some nebulously described "other means of substantiating someone's identity", although I'm not familiar with that process and would probably take a bit longer than usual, perhaps someone who has done so (either out of necessity or curiosity) can chime in here?
Mar 13, 2014, 2:10 pm
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You can actually fly without ID at all. But, TSA has to be able to verify your identity through other means. Bring with you:
1. The temporary ID (which sounds like paper / no photo);
2. Other documents which match you to your name, address & date of birth. These can include school ID's, work ID's and even utility bills and the like. The more the better.
3. Allow plenty of time. This process can take an extra minute or two or it can take an hour. There is no way of predicting.
Remember, you will face the same issue departing MSY.
1. The temporary ID (which sounds like paper / no photo);
2. Other documents which match you to your name, address & date of birth. These can include school ID's, work ID's and even utility bills and the like. The more the better.
3. Allow plenty of time. This process can take an extra minute or two or it can take an hour. There is no way of predicting.
Remember, you will face the same issue departing MSY.