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May 7th marks one year before the federal deadline for domestic air travelers to obtain federally compliant identification cards.
If you plan to use your driver's license or state-issued ID card for travel beyond that date, it's a good idea to make an appointment now at the Arizona Department of Transportation's Bureau of Motor Vehicles office to obtain your Arizona Travel ID .
Starting May 7, 2025, standard Arizona driver's licenses and ID cards will no longer be accepted at TSA checkpoints without an Arizona travel ID or a federally compliant ID, such as a valid U.S. passport. , you risk missing your flight. .
A gold star in the upper right corner of an Arizona travel ID indicates that the owner meets federal standards that require additional documentation. Also:
- ID: Birth certificate or US passport
- Social Security Number: Just the number, not the card
- Two documents proving Arizona residency (such as a rent or bank statement, credit card or cell phone bill showing a current address in Arizona).
Although you can visit our office in person for this service, we recommend making an appointment online at azmvdnow.gov. The Arizona Travel ID costs $25 and is valid for eight years.
May 7, 2025 may seem far away, but it's coming soon. Join the 2.2 million Arizonans who have already upgraded to an Arizona Travel ID.
For more information and a complete list of eligible documents, visit azdot.gov/TravelID.
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