Get the AZ Travel ID and be ready to travel this summer

The school year is nearly over as final exams begin, and graduation parties are just around the corner. Next thing – summer vacation! 

If you plan to fly to your summer vacation destination, make sure you have a federally compliant credential, like a passport or the Arizona Travel ID. 

By now you hopefully heard about the REAL ID enforcement at TSA checkpoints? 

That’s right, as of May 7 you now need a federally compliant credential such as a passport or the Arizona Travel ID to easily get past TSA checkpoints at airports for domestic flights. This credential is distinguished by a star in the upper right corner and is available to Arizona residents as a driver license or identification card.  

Don’t get grounded, go to AZTravelID.com to learn more about the process and deadline. Join the 2.85 million Arizonans who have already upgraded to the Arizona Travel ID. 

You might be able to upgrade to the new credential online, or you can walk into an MVD office for this service. 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 a Travel ID 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. The new card costs $25 and is valid for eight years. The new card could take up to 14 days to arrive in the mail. 

So before you can enjoy your summer vacation at the beach, mountains or wherever you plan to cool off, make plans to update your current driver license or ID card to the Arizona Travel ID at least two weeks before your flight so you are ready to fly off to that summer getaway!

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