{"id":1992,"date":"2026-01-23T10:31:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/?p=1992"},"modified":"2026-01-27T03:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:50:49","slug":"do-airports-require-a-real-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/do-airports-require-a-real-id\/","title":{"rendered":"Do airports require a REAL ID\u200b?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A vacation journey can be quite exhilarating. But the excitement can quickly fade away if you\u2019re stopped at the TSA line. One of the common reasons for that will be a missing star on your driver\u2019s license. The rules in U.S. airports have changed since May 7, 2025, as you need a REAL ID-compliant license to fly within the country. But do airports require a REAL ID in 2026?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are some exceptions in some of the states, though. How\u2019s that possible? What are the alternatives to a REAL ID? Our blog explains it to you in detail.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2006 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Airport-parking.png\" alt=\"Save up to 60% on your airport parking rates\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What you&#039;ll read about<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/do-airports-require-a-real-id\/#Can_I_use_a_REAL_ID_instead_of_a_passport\" >Can I use a REAL ID instead of a passport?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/do-airports-require-a-real-id\/#Will_REAL_ID_be_required_for_children\" >Will REAL ID be required for children?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_airports_require_a_REAL_ID\"><\/span>Do airports require a REAL ID?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes, since May 7, 2025, all airports in the U.S. require travelers aged 18 and above to have a REAL ID-compliant driver\u2019s license, passport, enhanced driver\u2019s license (EDL) issued by their state, or any other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/approved-id-for-tsa\/\">acceptable ID forms<\/a> to board domestic flights. <\/strong>TSA checkpoints won\u2019t accept any non-compliant license.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_I_have_a_REAL_ID\"><\/span>How do I know if I have a REAL ID?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a REAL ID-compliant license or ID will have a star marking in its upper right-hand corner. The star can be black, gold, or white inside a gold circle.<\/strong> If the star is missing on your license, it indicates that your license isn\u2019t REAL ID-compliant.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1994\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/REAL-ID.jpeg\" alt=\"do airports require REAL ID\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/dmv\/driver-services\/real-id\/real-id-images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Commonwealth of Pennsylvania<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_have_your_REAL_ID\"><\/span>What happens if you don\u2019t have your REAL ID?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>You can still board any domestic flight by showing any other acceptable ID form, like a passport, or by getting your identity approved via TSA\u2019s latest security screening program, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/tsaconfirm-id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TSA ConfirmID<\/a>, which starts on February 1, 2026.\u00a0To opt for TSA ConfirmID, you must submit an application form and pay $45 online before you reach or when you\u2019re at the airport.<\/strong> You can apply and pay for ConfirmID via this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pay.gov\/public\/form\/start\/1820857221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you need for payment <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your complete legal name<\/li>\n<li>The starting date of your journey<\/li>\n<li>A legal method of payment. The website accepts payments via debit\/credit card, PayPal, or Venmo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><em>Longer security lines mean more TSA delays. It is critical to arrive early at the airport. If you don\u2019t want parking to delay your flight further, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reserve your parking spot<\/a> in advance and have a stress-free journey.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_a_REAL_ID\"><\/span>How to get a REAL ID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>You can make your license or a state ID card REAL ID-compliant when you apply for a new one or renew the existing one. So, when you receive the new card, it will have the star marking in its upper right-hand corner. <\/strong>The process to get a REAL ID and the documents required may vary by the state you reside in. However, these are some common REAL ID requirements mandated by the state driver\u2019s licensing agencies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identity:<\/strong>\u00a0A U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, or Green Card (for non-U.S. citizens)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Security Number:<\/strong>\u00a0Present your Social Security card, paycheck, or Form W-2.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Residency:<\/strong>\u00a0Your DMV may ask you for a utility bill, a lease agreement, a mortgage statement, or a bank statement to prove your state residency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_REAL_ID\"><\/span>How long does it take to get a REAL ID?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Once you complete the in-person application at your state DMV office, it will take around 7-14 business days for you to get the REAL ID via mail.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_alternatives_to_having_a_REAL_ID\"><\/span>What are the alternatives to having a REAL ID?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are some IDs that you can use instead of a REAL ID at TSA security checkpoints.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State-issued Enhanced Driver\u2019s License (EDL)<\/li>\n<li>U.S. passport<\/li>\n<li>U.S. passport card<\/li>\n<li>DHS Trusted traveler cards like NEXUS, Global Entry, FAST, or SENTRI<\/li>\n<li>Permanent resident card<\/li>\n<li>A U.S. Military ID<\/li>\n<li>Native American Tribal photo ID<\/li>\n<li>Canadian Provincial Driver\u2019s License<\/li>\n<li>Transportation Worker Identification Credential<\/li>\n<li>HSPD-12 PIV card<\/li>\n<li>Border crossing card<\/li>\n<li>Passport issues by a foreign government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>You can find the complete list of acceptable IDs on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/security-screening\/identification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TSA\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_will_not_require_a_REAL_ID\"><\/span>What states will not require a REAL ID?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The REAL ID exception states are New York, Minnesota, Michigan, Vermont, and Washington. These states don\u2019t require a REAL ID-compliant ID as they\u2019re issuing an Enhanced Driver\u2019s License (EDL).<\/strong> TSA recognizes an EDL as an acceptable ID for boarding a domestic flight.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_a_REAL_ID_instead_of_a_passport\"><\/span>Can I use a REAL ID instead of a passport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1995\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1995\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/US-passport.jpg\" alt=\"US passport\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/premium-photo\/american-passport-against-background-us-national-flag_417620185.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=1&amp;uuid=50cc4dd5-6576-4ce9-826e-81e76c004387&amp;query=usa+passport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">chernikovatv\/Freepik<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>No, a REAL ID isn\u2019t a replacement for a passport, as you can\u2019t use it for international travel or border crossings. REAL ID is an accepted ID for flying within the U.S. and entering federal facilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_REAL_ID_be_required_for_children\"><\/span>Will REAL ID be required for children?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>No, children aged below 18 don\u2019t need to have a REAL ID while accompanied by an adult for domestic travel. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A vacation journey can be quite exhilarating. But the excitement can quickly fade away if you\u2019re stopped at the TSA line. One of the common reasons for that will be a missing star on your driver\u2019s license. 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