Domestic U.S. travelers who wish to fly on commercial aircraft are required to possess a REAL ID-compliant card issued by their state’s driver’s-licensing agency, or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport. All U.S. states are required to issue REAL ID-compliant cards by the same date.
Domestic travelers who do not have REAL ID-compliant cards or an acceptable alternative are not permitted to access federal facilities, which include TSA airport security checkpoints. Children under 18 are exempt from REAL ID requirements when traveling with an adult companion with acceptable identification. (Travelers from other countries can read about U.S. entry requirements here.)
If you are planning a domestic trip to Orlando, please ensure that you have REAL IDcompliant identification or an acceptable alternative before arriving at your airport. The upper top portion of REAL ID-compliant cards have one of five markings: a gold star, a black star, a gold circle with white star, a black circle with white star, or a gold bear with white star.
To obtain a REAL ID-compliant card, visit your state’s driver’s-licensing agency website to learn what your state requires to obtain a REAL ID. At a minimum, you will need to provide documentation for your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, two proofs of principal residence, and lawful U.S. status. See visual examples of REAL ID-compliant markings and cards, and read more about the REAL ID Act.
