TSA approves these alternatives to REAL ID if you haven't gotten one yet
The deadline for REAL ID, May 7, is approaching fast, and if you're looking to get away for a quick vacation, you'll need one to fly. But are there any alternative forms of identification allowed? The answer is yes.
What are some TSA-approved alternatives to REAL ID?
The Transportation Security Administration lists the following among approved alternative forms of ID for adult passengers at airports. Note that this list of acceptable IDs is subject to change (be sure to check the list before traveling.)
Here's the list of approved alternative IDs from the TSA:
State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID) Learn more about New York's option here.
U.S. passport
U.S. passport card
DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
Permanent resident card
Border crossing card
An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe
HSPD-12 PIV card
Foreign government-issued passport
Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
Transportation worker identification credential
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
What if you don't have a REAL ID and still need to travel?
According to the TSA website, an officer may ask the traveler to complete an identity verification that includes collecting personal information such as name and current address.
If identity is confirmed, the traveler may be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint, where the traveler may be subject to additional screening.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: REAL ID deadline: Alternative documents that could get you through TSA
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