Alternative to REAL ID for Domestic Flights
A relatively unknown ID allows Americans to fly domestically without needing a REAL ID. The U.S. passport card is a federally approved, wallet-sized ID that enables holders to board domestic flights and cross nearby borders by land or sea.
The passport card is issued by the State Department and has a validity period of 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors under 16. It serves as both proof of U.S. citizenship and a federally accepted ID.
- Wallet-sized, plastic credential
- Issued by the State Department
- 10-year validity period for adults, 5 years for minors under 16
The U.S. passport card is a federally approved ID that lets you board domestic flights and cross nearby borders by land or sea.
Author's summary: The U.S. passport card is a convenient alternative to REAL ID for domestic flights.