The Arizona Travel ID deadline is quickly approaching

As we get closer and closer to May 7, 2025, ADOT MVD continues to encourage travelers to update their standard Arizona driver license or ID card to the federally compliant Arizona Travel ID. 

May 7 will be the first date that TSA will begin to ask for the REAL ID, also known as the Arizona Travel ID, or some other federally approved identification. For those who do not have an approved federal identification, you can expect a warning and possibly even delays as you are going past TSA security checkpoints. ADOT MVD follows TSA guidelines and encourages people to consider getting the Arizona Travel ID to avoid such delays or other travel issues starting on May 7, and during the phased enforcement. 

This credential is distinguished by a gold star in the upper right corner and is available to Arizona residents as a driver license or identification card.  

You can walk into an MVD office for this service, but we suggest scheduling an appointment and that can be done online at azmvdnow.gov. Even if you haven’t activated your AZ MVD NOW account, you can still schedule an appointment. 

Because the Arizona Travel ID is compliant with the federal standards, you will need to provide extra documentation like a birth certificate, Social Security number and proof of Arizona residency.

So while you are dreaming about this summer’s vacation plans, you might want to update your ID to the Arizona Travel ID and be ready to fly to your summer vacation destination.

More information and a full list of qualifying documents are available at azdot.gov/TravelID.