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Travel ID (REAL ID)

REAL ID (Arizona Travel ID)

Arizona’s REAL ID-compliant credential is called the Travel ID. While optional, it is strongly recommended for anyone who plans to fly domestically or access certain federal facilities. You can begin your application online, but must complete the process in person.

Why It Matters

Beginning May 7, 2025, a standard Arizona driver license will no longer be accepted at TSA checkpoints for domestic air travel.
You will need one of the following:

  • An Arizona Travel ID (REAL ID)
  • A valid U.S. passport or other federally approved identification

The Travel ID is easily recognized by a gold star in the upper-right corner of the card.

Key Benefits

  • Allows domestic air travel without a passport
  • Accepted for entry into federal and military facilities
  • Provides a convenient, single form of compliant identification

What You Need to Apply – Obtaining a Travel ID requires more documentation than a standard license. You must apply in person and bring:

One of the following documents is required: (must include Name and Date of Birth)

  • Birth Certificate – Original or certified copy of a birth certificate (including “Government Use Only” birth certificates) issued by any state, territory or possession of the US (Hospital records/certificates and California Certified Abstracts of Birth are not acceptable.)
  • US Certificate of Birth Abroad (FS-240, 545 or DS-1350)
  • Unexpired US Passport or US Passport Card
  • Unexpired Permanent Resident Card/Resident Alien Card, I-551
  • Expired Permanent Resident Card/Resident Alien Card, I-551 and Notice of Action, I-797
  • Unexpired USCIS Employment Authorization Document
  • I-94 form with an unexpired foreign passport and an unexpired U.S. Visa (excluding Visa Waiver program participants)
  • US Certificate of Naturalization
  • US Certificate of Citizenship
2. Social Security Number

You must provide your SSN (card not required) on the DL/ID application for verification.

3. Proof of Arizona Residency

Two of the following documents is required:

  • Must show your name and physical address
  • Examples:
    • Utility bill
    • Bank statement
    • Lease or mortgage agreement
    • Insurance document
4. Name Change Documents

If your name is different from your primary document, you must show legal proof of name change. You must first change your name with the Social Security Administration (at least 24 hours prior).

  • Marriage License / Certificate (Last Name)
  • Divorce Decree (cannot be used to change first name)
  • Court ordered name change for:
    • An adult
    • A family
    • A minor child
  • Adoption Decree

Or

  • Two documents from the listed below (used to change last name and the option to change middle name to maiden name).
    • Driver License, ID, or Instruction Permit issued by any state or US Territory
    • Social Security Card
    • US Military Active Duty/Dependent ID Card
    • US Armed Forces Driver License
    • US Department of Veterans Affairs Card
    • Medical Insurance ID Card (including AHCCCS)
    • Federal Release Identification Card
    • Expired / Unexpired US Passport