TSA & Airline Regulations and REAL ID

REAL ID

TSA & Airport Regulations

What you need to know about a Real ID

REAL ID

Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. REAL ID-compliant cards are marked with a star at the top of the card.
International Travel

You’ll need your passport for international travel, and you can use your passport to verify your identity at the TSA checkpoint instead of a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license. If you plan to present your state driver’s license to verify your identity at the TSA checkpoint, that card must be REAL ID compliant.
Traveling with a Minor

TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling with a companion within the United States. The companion will need acceptable identification.
TSA Pre Check or CLEAR

REAL ID requirements apply to passengers with TSA Pre Check and will need a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID starting May 7, 2025.
REAL ID requirements apply to passengers using CLEAR and passengers enrolled in CLEAR will need a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID starting May 7, 2025.
Temporary Real ID

Interim driver’s licenses are temporary paper documents and are not currently an acceptable form of ID.

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Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1

Air travelers may carry 3.4oz liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints. With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula, breast milk, juice, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.

3-1-1 rule is for carry-ons. 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.

Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.

3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.

Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening.

_{*Please note all information is subject to change. Updated 1/2021}