This may be a stupid question....
Sep 29, 2004 | 10:14 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 5
This may be a stupid question....
...but here goes.
I'm planning a trip to Europe in two weeks (I haven't purchased ticket yet). I was recently married and my passport is still in my maiden name. My driver's license was changed and is in my new married name. Since I don't have time to change my passport can I fly under my maiden name and just use my passport as ID? Or, do I have to use my driver's license as well? The TSA web site addresses what acceptable ID is for domestic flights but not for international. Just wondering if anyone has encountered this same situation. Thank you for any input!
I'm planning a trip to Europe in two weeks (I haven't purchased ticket yet). I was recently married and my passport is still in my maiden name. My driver's license was changed and is in my new married name. Since I don't have time to change my passport can I fly under my maiden name and just use my passport as ID? Or, do I have to use my driver's license as well? The TSA web site addresses what acceptable ID is for domestic flights but not for international. Just wondering if anyone has encountered this same situation. Thank you for any input!
Sep 29, 2004 | 10:19 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2003
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My wife always travels under he maiden name as that is what her passport shows. You shouldnt have any problems. Now, if you have a frequent traveler program you are applying your miles to and it is under your married name that can be a pain etc but you will be ok to travel. The main thing is that your passport etc matches the name on the ticket.
Oct 3, 2004 | 7:46 am
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 1,017
Remember not to produce your driver's license with the new married name on it. Avoid giving the screeners any reason to deny you boarding. Some people have complained on the security forum that when they present passports at the checkpoint, they are asked for driver's licenses instead - if this happens, tell them you have no other form of identification and that a passport is a government-issued photo ID.