The ID You Must Take to Airport in 2018 Depending on Your State
It is a confusing subject as to what ID you need to bring to the Airport in 2018. Everyone needs to be aware that your state ID may not be enough to board even domestic flights. The REAL ID act, enacted in 2005, set standards for set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses. Beginning January 22, 2018, travelers with a driver’s license issued by a state that is not compliant with the REAL ID Act, will need to show an alternative form of ID to board a flight, even domestically.
Want to know how your state is affected?,Here are all the rules, as of December 2017, for each state. (*Note, check with your local state laws, as some rules and laws may be subject to change)
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If you don’t have your REAL ID yet, don’t despair, only 27 states at the time of publishing this article don’t need to worry about the REAL ID Act. A passport will also work.
Alabama
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Arizona
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Arkansas
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
California
California has an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane. If you live in CA, you can apply for a new compliant ID at the DMV in January 2018.
Colorado
Compliant. Colorado citizens can use their state IDs.
Connecticut
Compliant. Connecticut citizens can use their state IDs.
Delaware
Compliant. Delaware citizens can use their state IDs.
Florida
Compliant. Florida citizens can use their state IDs.
Georgia
Compliant. Georgia citizens can use their state IDs.
Hawaii
Compliant. Hawaii citizens can use their state IDs.
Idaho
Idaho has an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane to travel domestically.
Illinois
Illinois is under review, meaning the state of Illinois has requested an extension that has not yet been granted. The TSA will continue to accept state IDs through January 22, 2018 as part of a grace period.
Indiana
Compliant. Indiana citizens can use their state IDs.
Iowa
Compliant. Iowa citizens can use their state IDs.
Kansas
Compliant. Kansas citizens can use their state IDs.
Kentucky
Kentucky has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane when traveling domestically.
Louisiana
Louisiana is under review, this means the state has requested an extension that has not yet been granted. The TSA will continue to accept state IDs through January 22, 2018 as part of a grace period.
Maine
Maine has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane and travel domestically.
Maryland
Compliant. Maryland citizens can use their state IDs.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane to travel domestically.
Michigan
Michigan is under review, at the time of publishing this blog, Michigan has requested an extension that has not yet been granted. The TSA will continue to accept state IDs through January 22, 2018 as part of a grace period.
Minnesota
Massachusetts has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane.
Mississippi
Compliant. Mississippi citizens can use their state IDs.
Missouri
Missouri is under review, meaning the state has requested an extension that has not yet been granted. The TSA will continue to accept state IDs through January 22, 2018 as part of a grace period.
Montana
Montana has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane and travel.
Nebraska
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Nevada
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane.
New Jersey
New Jersey has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane.
New Mexico
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
New York
New York is under review, as the state of New York has requested an extension that has not yet been granted. Regular IDs will only work through January 22, 2018. A New York State enhanced drivers license will also work at the airport.
North Carolina
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
North Dakota
North Dakota has been granted an extension through October 2020. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane.
Ohio
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or Federal ID will be needed to board a plane.
Oregon
Oregon has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Afterwards, a passport or federal ID will be necessary to board a plane.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is under review, meaning they have requested an extension that has not yet been granted. The TSA will continue to accept IDs through January 22, 2018 as part of a grace period.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island is under review, meaning they have requested an extension that has not yet been granted. The TSA will continue to accept IDs through January 22, 2018 as part of a grace period.
South Carolina
Citizens of South Carolina will be able to use their state IDs at the airport through October 10, 2018. New compliant IDs are expected to be available from the first quarter of next year.
South Dakota
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Tennessee
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Texas
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Utah
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands are under review, meaning they have requested an extension that has not yet been granted. The TSA will continue to accept IDs through January 22, 2018 as part of a grace period.
Vermont
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Virginia
Virginia has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Virginia will begin offering a REAL ID to its citizens that month.
Washington
Washington has been granted an extension through October 10, 2018. Citizens can apply for an ID that meets REAL ID standards.
West Virginia
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Wisconsin
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
Wyoming
Compliant. Citizens can use their state IDs.
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*Important Note: Remember to check with your state, as rules and laws may have changed. This article is for information purposes only and not meant as a legal guide.
