Do you have travel plans for the 2025 holiday season? Before heading to the airport, it may be worth refreshing on TSA rules and regulations to avoid unnecessary slow downs.
Earlier this year, a Real ID became a travel requirement across the U.S. For those without them, there are a few alternatives, most commonly a passport.
Here’s what to know about the Real ID requirements and how to travel without it.
Do I need a Real ID if I have a passport?
No. Any travelers who have an up-to-date passport, or any other TSA-approved form of identification do not need a real ID to travel domestically.
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What are other TSA-approved alternatives?
Other TSA-approved alternatives include:
What do I need to get a Real ID?
Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles lists the documentation in the following categories needed to get your Real ID:
Where can I get a Real ID?
A Real ID driver’s license or identification card can be obtained from your local BMV. It takes about two weeks, or 15 business days, to process the IDs.
All Real IDs will have a stamp on the right-hand corner to show that it is federally compliant. The symbol stamped on your Real ID card will vary, depending on the issuing state.
Contributing: Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, Amaris Encinas and Jenny Porter Tilley, USA TODAY Network. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Know the new Real ID requirements before you head to the airport
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