Updated 05/12/2023 Do you need a passport for domestic flights? No, but you do need a valid ID and your driver's license may no longer be acceptable. The Real ID Act is in full effect and most states now issue compliant IDs. But that doesn't mean your current driver's license is valid for domestic air travel. You may need to update your ID or get a passport in order to fly within the USA. Will You Need a Passport for…
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Will New Mexico residents need a US passport for domestic flights? New Mexico residents are scurrying to get passports before the January 15, 2013 Real ID Act deadline. After that date, there is a distinct possibility that New Mexico driver's licenses will no longer be acceptable identification for domestic flights. Because New Mexico doesn't require proof of citizenship to get a driver's license, the state isn't in compliance with the standards set forth in 2005's Real ID Act. Since the…
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At the moment, you only need a passport if you're leaving the country. But in this age of increased security, will you ever need a passport to board a domestic flight? Eventually, yes. There is a possibility that you could need a passport to board a domestic flight if you live in some states. That's because in 2005, the government passed the REAL ID Act, which created new standards that states were required to apply to their driver's license and…
