Do i need my passport??

Question

i live in the united states and im 16 years old. i was born here in the united states as well. im planing to travel to california in april (i live in texas) do i need a passport now to go on the plane because of the new law or does that only apply to when i leave the country??? thank you for your answers

Answer 1

Passports only apply when leaving the country.

Answer 2

See the following taken from the net:

"What documentation will I need to travel?

You must present a government issued photo I.D., such as a driver’s license, passport or state I.D. card when you check-in. A college I.D., even a state college I.D., may not be acceptable.

Without the proper I.D., most Airlines won’t allow you to board the plane, even on domestic flights. If you don’t have any of the I.D. listed above, you should call your Airline directly or checkout their web site to see if any alternative I.D. will be acceptable.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, children do not need a government issued photo I.D. for domestic flights as long as an accompanying adult certifies their identity.

A valid ticket and the name on that ticket must match the name on the I.D. exactly.

Passengers traveling on an e-ticket will need some form of paperwork from the airline in addition to an e-ticket number to be allowed through the security checkpoint. "

Answer 3

Only applies to when you leave the country.

You will not need a passport for travel between the continental US, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico.

Answer 4

You only need a passport when you leave the US, and you want to come back.

Its a good idea to get a passport anyway. Its a very handy official ID.
Besides.. ya never know when the US government will change its mind about when you need one.

Answer 5

Get a passport anyway, even though you don't need it for domestic travel, as it is a great ID for you.

Answer 6

No