FAQ: What Does The Star Mean On Texas Drivers License?

Do I need a star ID to fly?

Check for the star.

Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. REAL ID compliant cards are generally marked with a star located in the upper portion of the card.

What is the purpose of the STAR ID?

What is a STAR ID? “Secure, Trusted, And Reliable,” STAR ID is part of a nationwide effort to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver licenses and identification cards, which, in turn, will help fight terrorism and reduce fraud.

Can I use passport card instead of real ID?

The passport card cannot be used for international air travel. Real ID: Passport books and cards are alternatives to a state-issued ID. Please see Passport Fees for more information. Please see Passport Fees for more information.

What IDS can be used to fly?

Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.

• Driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
• U.S. passport.
• U.S. passport card.
• DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)

What is needed for Star ID in Alabama?

Applicants must verify their address of principal residence by providing any two of the following documents:

• Valid Alabama Driver License or Identification Card displaying applicant’s current address.
• Voter Registration Card.
• Residential Mortgage Contract.
• Current Lease or Rental agreement for housing.

Is Star ID required in Alabama?

Here is our experience: We did all of the research and we knew that we have until October 1, 2021 to get a STAR ID in Alabama because that’s the date that every traveler will be required to present a REAL-ID compliant license or another acceptable form of identification (passport) for domestic air travel.

Where can I get a star ID in Huntsville AL?

Secure Trusted and Reliable (STAR) ID

Madison County Courthouse 100 North Side Square Huntsville, AL 35801	Madison County Service Center 1918 North Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801
HOURS OF OPERATION	HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM	Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
(256) 532-3300	(256) 489-8000

Can you fly with a passport card after 2020?

The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted by TSA as ID for domestic flights. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet. TSA accepts the passport card as ID for domestic flights.

Can you buy alcohol with a passport card?

Passport cards can be used for any identification purpose inside the United States, such as job applications, buying alcohol, or checking in to a doctor’s office or hospital. Most importantly, your passport card is an official form of REAL ID.

Should I carry my passport card in my wallet?

Don’t Store Your Passport or Passport Card in Your Wallet

A passport or passport card, like any government-issued photo ID, can be a weapon used against your finances if it falls into the wrong hands, ID-theft experts warn.

Can I fly with a picture of my ID?

Acceptable Forms of Identification

All travelers flying on a domestic flight must present a photo ID issued at the state or federal level, such as a state driver’s license that meets Real ID requirements, military ID or the United States passport.

How can I travel without an ID?

You may still fly on US domestic flights, provided that you go through additional identity and security screening at the TSA security checkpoint. So the bottom line is yes, you can fly domestically without a driver’s license, or other government-issued photo ID if either was lost or stolen.

Do you need 2 IDS to fly internationally?

When you pass through Transportation Security Administration screening points on your way to catch an international flight, you may use a passport or another form of approved ID. However, to actually board your flight overseas, you will need to present a valid passport.