Alternatives to REAL ID: Accepted Documents & Options
Explore alternatives to REAL ID, including US passports, DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry), and permanent resident cards. Costs vary by state for new or renewal.
REAL ID Demand Surge & DMV Efforts
DMVs nationwide boost REAL ID services due to rising demand. Emergency programs exist for urgent travel. Alternative IDs are accepted for domestic flights. Expect longer DMV wait times.
The best travel credit cards for 2025 – all you need to know
Points can also be redeemed on travel experiences, such as staycations and car rental, nationwide as well as thousands of hotels around the world and flights with any airline, to any destination, at any time.
TSA Expanding Digital ID Acceptance At Select Screening Checkpoints
Other than Hawaii, U.S. states issuing digital IDs acceptable to TSA—where checkpoints have the proper CAT-2 equipment—include Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, New York, Ohio and Utah.