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MEMBER SERVICES
TSA Reminds Travelers of REAL ID Identification
Requirements
The Transportation Security Administration is reminding travelers that beginning October 1, 2020, every traveler must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, or another acceptable form of identification, to fly within the United States. TSA has launched a public awareness campaign about the upcoming identification changes to ensure that every traveler is prepared for the airport security checkpoint process when the REAL ID Act goes into full enforcement.
Travelers will begin seeing new signs at airports nationwide in the coming weeks to remind people that REAL ID-compliant licenses or other acceptable forms of ID, such as a
valid passport, federal government PIV card
or U.S. military ID, will be mandatory for air travel beginning on October 1, 2020. Critically important, on October 1, 2020, individuals who are unable to verify their identity will not be permitted to enter the TSA checkpoint and
will not be allowed to fly.
REAL ID-compliant licenses are generally marked by a star on the top of the card. Travelers who are not sure if their ID is
Enforcement begins in 18 months at all U.S. airport checkpoints
compliant should check with their state driver’s license agency.
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID
Act complies with the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government “set standards for the issuance of sources
of identification, such as driver’s licenses.”
The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards and prohibits
federal agencies from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards for official purposes, such as at airport security checkpoints. The regulations established the deadline of October 1, 2020 to ensure full enforcement
of the REAL ID Act by that date. States have made considerable progress in meeting this key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and every state has a more secure driver’s license today than before the passage of
the Act.
For more information about flying with
a REAL ID and to download and print informational materials, visit tsa.gov/real-id.
Save The Date
ID Requirements Are Changing
Beginning October 1, 2020, you will OCTOBER need a REAL ID driver’s license or
2020 other valid ID to fly within the U.S. tsa.gov/real-id
Does your ID have a star?
REAL ID cards generally have a star at the top of the card. If you’re not sure, contact your state driver’s license agency.
For a list of acceptable IDs, visit tsa.gov
Questions about flying?
DRIVER’S LICENSE
1-866-289-9673 Federal Relay 711 TSA ContactCenter@tsa.dhs.gov
@AskTSA #Check4TheStar
Preventing ID Theft While Traveling
Traveling? Take These Identity Protection Tips Along.
Whether you're hitting the highway or taking flight, it's important to take precautions to help protect your identity before, during, and after your trip.
BEFORE YOUR TRIP
1. Clear your wallet or purse. Only carry what you need for the trip, such as your driver's license, passport, and essential credit and debit cards.
2. Notify your financial providers about your trip so they won't decline your card for suspected fraudulent activity.
3. Check your credit report. This will help you spot suspicious changes when you return.
4. Hold your mail. The U.S. Postal Service can hold your mail for up to 30 days. It also offers Informed Delivery, which scans your mail and emails you a PDF. When you return, you can check for missing items.
5. Pay your bills to avoid exposing sensitive personal information online while traveling.
DURING YOUR TRIP
6. Avoid public Wi-Fl; it's easy to hack. If you must use it, don't share any sensitive personal information while on the network.
7. Safeguard your boarding pass. Boarding passes reveal a lot of personal information, including your full name and travel destination.
Use mobile tickets when
possible, but if you use paper, upon landing, rip it into pieces or store it safely until you get home.
8. Secure important
documents. Store your
passport and other important
documents in your hotel safe.
For added security, record
your passport and credit card
details for all travel companions in case your wallet is lost or stolen.
9. Avoid remote ATMs. Such devices may have skimmers attached or cameras that can capture your withdrawal data.
10. Don't overshare on social media. Wait until you return to post your memories. Don't advertise that you're away; it alerts fraudsters.
AFTER YOU RETURN
11. Check your credit report, bank, and credit card accounts for unexpected changes.
12. Change your passwords, especially if you accessed important accounts on public internet while away.
13. Consider ProtectMyID®. At home, and especially on-the-go, AAA's exclusive member benefit helps keep a watchful eye on your personal information. You can take the first step to protect your identity with our Essential plan. However, with ID theft on the rise and nearly
one billion records exposed in 2018 alone, we also offer Deluxe and Platinum plans with powerful identity monitoring features to give you more peace of mind. Learn more at AAA.com/IDTheft.
1 Identity Theft Resource Center, 2018 End-of-Year Report
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