Lost i.d. Need to board plain?

Question

I lost my i.d and i have no other form of i.d. What are my options. Can i still board the plain if i get a temporary paper i.d from the DMV? My flight leaves on the 3rd of july so im in a time crunch.

Answer 1

Go to the DMV.  The information is on the computer.  They can issue a new ID.  In Illinois and I issue many other states, they can print it right there.

Answer 2

LOL.....PLANE not plain. If you've got a US passport or green card you'll be fine.

Answer 3

There are some exceptions to the hard, fast rule of photo ID's. Having reported it lost or stolen, having a temporary ID, and flying only domestic, you may still be able to board. The only way to find out is to go and check-in.

The cases I've heard about were able to board, however the required secondary screening. So be prepared to be patted down and having your bags hand searched at the airport.

Good luck!

Answer 4

No other photo, government ID? TSA won't let you. It has to be tamper proof.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/a...

Answer 5

The DMV can give you another one. Why not call them, I'm sure they have a telephone.

Answer 6

From what I read and experienced Gabyrig is right. You need some sort of government/state issues photo i.d. A paper copy or temporary ID copy won't do. You can try calling your DMV to see if they will give it to you right here and there but I doubt it. Your airline may also be able to help if you call them.

This is what was on tsa.gov

http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/apis_docum...

Good luck.

Answer 7

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need an id to get through TSA.  You just have to go through an extra screening process.

And Gabyring...read the title of the website your referring to:

Driver's License or Passports PREFERRED ID at Checkpoints