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Travel documents and security: What you need to know

For a smooth international or domestic trip, make sure you have the right documents, understand current travel requirements, and know what to expect during security screenings. Here's what you need to know before heading to the airport.

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Flying with REAL ID-compliant identification

¿Tiene un REAL ID? As of May 7, 2025, you will need a state-issued REAL ID compliant license or identification card, or another acceptable form of ID (such as a passport), to fly within the United States.

Here’s some information to help make sure you’re ready to fly when these new identification rules begin.

What is REAL ID?

In 2005, Congress passed the REAL ID Act Esto indica que el enlace lo lleva a un sitio externo que puede no tener las mismas políticas de accesibilidad o privacidad que Alaska Airlines. Al seleccionar el enlace de un socio, usted acepta compartir sus datos con estos sitios. to set nationwide security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. It prohibits federal agencies like the TSA from accepting identification from states that do not meet these standards, including getting through an airport security checkpoint to board a plane.

REAL ID enforcement will begin on May 7, 2025.

Who needs a REAL ID-compliant identification to fly?

As of May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID Esto indica que el enlace lo lleva a un sitio externo que puede no tener las mismas políticas de accesibilidad o privacidad que Alaska Airlines. Al seleccionar el enlace de un socio, usted acepta compartir sus datos con estos sitios. to fly within the United States.

Read through the TSA's REAL ID site Esto indica que el enlace lo lleva a un sitio externo que puede no tener las mismas políticas de accesibilidad o privacidad que Alaska Airlines. Al seleccionar el enlace de un socio, usted acepta compartir sus datos con estos sitios. for more details about this change.

How do I update my ID to make sure I can fly?

Every state’s identification process is different. You have a few options:

Alabama this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Alaska this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Arizona this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Arkansas this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. California this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Colorado this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Connecticut this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Delaware this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Distrito de Columbia this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Florida this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Georgia this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Hawaii this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Idaho this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Illinois this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Indiana this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Iowa this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Kansas this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Kentucky this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Louisiana this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Maine this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Maryland this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Massachusetts this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Michigan this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Minnesota this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Mississippi this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Missouri this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Montana this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Nebraska this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Nevada this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. New Hampshire this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
New Jersey this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. New Mexico this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. New York this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
North Carolina this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. North Dakota this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Ohio this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Oklahoma this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Oregon this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Pennsylvania this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Rhode Island this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. South Carolina this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. South Dakota this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Tennessee this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Texas this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Utah this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
Vermont this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Virginia this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Washington this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.
West Virginia this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Wisconsin this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. Wyoming this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. by selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.