when traveling on a plane what form of photo id do you take? is state id ok?

Question

also what about expired licenses?

Answer 1

ID and documentation requirements

For travel within the 50 United States only:

All passengers 18 and older are required to present valid and unexpired government-issued photo identification (federal, state or local). For example: driver’s license or passport. All customers must carry government-issued identification with them at all times and may be asked to show identification during boarding.

If you do not have government-issued photo identification, two forms of identification are required:

1. Non-photo government identification. For example: a voter registration card or social security card.
2. Credit card or birth certificate

Travelers without proper identification may be subject to additional security screening procedures.

International travel including travel to/from Mexico, Canada, Caribbean, Costa Rica, U.S. Virgin Islands and San Juan:

In compliance with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, beginning January 23, 2007, all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport.

This new requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

When planning international travel, be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.

For complete information on the requirements, visit http://travel.state.gov

Answer 2

Not sure. But, I work for the Driver License division, and we make ID's also. However, most states, if you go in for a photo ID, it will take 2-4 weeks for the hard copy to come to you. So, if you need one, it would be best to go in as soon as you can, and not wait for the last minute. You will probably need a state certified birth certificate (usually hospital certificates are NOT accepted) may need a second proof of identification. School ID usually works for this. May need also a Social Security card. Photo copies are never accepted as proof of anything, so make sure you have originals. You should be able to look up the things needed on your state's website.

Answer 3

State ID is fine, however, if your over 21 sometimes its useful to bring a second form, mainly a passport if you have one. Often times bar bouncers looking at out of state ID's question the authenticity of your ID. Passports answer any questions about who you really are anywhere in the world. Hope this helps. :)

Answer 4

State ID is fine for travel within the US. Whatever you use it can not be expired. For travel outside the US you must have a passport.

Answer 5

A passport is best.
A state driver's license might work ... if it includes enough information and a photo ... and is current.

Answer 6

Your liscense or state ID is perfect. You can also use any other form of government issued identification (Passport or Military ID).

Answer 7

a drivers license is best but also acceptable is a state i.d. card since not everyone drives. just make sure it's not expired and has your picture on it!

Answer 8

Always keep your passport up to date. You can thereby avoid otherwise questions or sticky situations.

Answer 9

Your drivers license, unexpired.

Answer 10

expired should not really matter unless they look carefully, normally just look at name and face.. state lisense is all you need