how to fly with out a real id

Yes — you can still fly without a REAL ID on domestic U.S. flights, but you need another accepted ID, like a passport or passport card, or you may have to go through TSA’s identity-verification process and pay a $45 fee. If TSA cannot verify your identity, you may be denied entry to the security checkpoint.

What works instead

Accepted alternatives include:

• U.S. passport or U.S. passport card.

• DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST.

• U.S. Department of Defense ID.

• Permanent resident card, border crossing card, tribal photo ID, TWIC, and several other federally accepted IDs.

If you have no acceptable ID

TSA’s ConfirmID option lets adults without a REAL ID or other accepted ID try to verify their identity for domestic travel. The fee is $45, the verification is valid for 10 days from your travel date, and it’s best to complete it before arriving at the airport.

What to expect at the airport

Bring any documents that help prove who you are, and arrive early because screening can take longer than usual. TSA can still refuse passage if it can’t confirm your identity.

One important note

A temporary driver’s license is not accepted for flying, and international travel still requires proper passport documentation.

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