SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Arizona Travel ID Deadline is Almost Here: What You Need to Know Before May 7, 2025

Episode Date: April 10, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!If you're planning any domestic air travel this summer, there's one very important thing you need to check: Do you have a federally compliant form of ID? If not, the clock is ticking. Beginning May 7, 2025, standard state-issued driver licenses or ID cards will no longer be accepted at airport security All Categoriescheckpoints for domestic flights. Instead, travelers will need a Travel ID or another form of federally approved identification—such as a valid U.S. passport. Here’s what you need to know about the Arizona Travel ID, including its history, why it’s required, and what to do if you need... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-travel-id-deadline-is-almost-here-what-you-need-to-know-before-may-7-2025/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio Articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. If you're planning any domestic air travel this summer, there's one very important thing you need to check. Do you have a federally compliant form of ID? If not, the clock is ticking. Beginning May 7, 2025, standard state-issued driver licenses or ID cards will no longer be accepted at airport security checkpoints for domestic flights. Instead, travelers will need a travel ID or another form of federally approved identification, such as a valid. U.S. passport. Here's what you need to know about the Arizona travel ID, including its history, why it's required, and what to do if you need to travel soon but haven't gotten one yet. The history behind the travel ID. The travel ID is Arizona's version of a real ID, a program

born from the Real ID Act of 2005. This federal law was enacted in response to the 9-11 terrorist attacks and is aimed at strengthening security standards for state-issued IDs. The law set minimum standards for the production and issuance of identification documents, ensuring they are more difficult to forge or obtain fraudulently. Over the years, the implementation deadline for the real ID requirement has been extended multiple times, but it's now officially going into effect May 7, 2025. After that, standard driver licenses won't cut it at TSA checkpoints for domestic flights. Why the travel ID? The Arizona Travel ID helps ensure your ID meets federal security standards. It's easily recognizable by the gold star in the upper right corner. Without it, or another federally approved

ID, you won't be allowed to board domestic flights. Other forms of compliant ID include valid U.S. passport or passport card. DHS trusted traveler cards, for example, global entry, TSA pre-check. U.S. military ID. But if you're like most travelers and use your driver license at the airport, now's the time to upgrade to a travel ID. What you'll need is. to get your Arizona Travel ID. To obtain an Arizona Travel ID, visit your nearest A.D. Motor Vehicle Division, MVD, office or an authorized third-party provider. Appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled at. Bring the following documents. Proof of identity, U.S. birth certificate or valid U.S. passport. Social Security number, just the number, you don't need the actual card.

Two proofs of Arizona residency, documents like a bank statement, utility bill, or lease agreement showing your name and Arizona address. Cost, $25. Validity, eight years. Processing time, your new travel ID will arrive by mail within 10 to 14 business days. What if you have to travel and don't have a travel ID yet? If you find yourself needing to fly after May 7, 2025, and you haven't upgraded to a travel ID, you'll need to use. You'll need to use. an alternative federally compliant ID to get through airport security. The most common option is a valid U.S. passport. Make sure your passport is current and not expired. If you don't have a passport either, it's essential to act now to apply for one or upgrade your Arizona license before your flight. To get your passport process started, visit travel.state.gov. Don't wait, upgrade today. Already, 2.6 million Arizonans have taken the step to upgrade to the Arizona travel ID. With the dead fast approaching and the summer travel season heating up, is smart to beat the rush and avoid

travel day surprises. For a full list of acceptable documents, application instructions, and more, visit the official a dot travel ID page, oz.com slash travel ID. Pro tip, if you need a birth certificate as part of the process, head to the Arizona Bureau of Vital Records website to get started. Catch up with more local news stories on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F1 RSD 2 No. Thank you.