Next year’s vacation could be just an Arizona Travel ID away

Springtime is full of refreshed energy and hopefulness. Possibly even the inspiration for your next amazing vacation. 

Perhaps you have been dreaming about the lights of the Big Apple and to be in a city that never sleeps? Or two-stepping up and down Broadway in Music City, USA? Maybe you want to take the road less traveled and gaze upon the beauty of Bismarck, Bozeman or Juneau to get away from the crowds and experience the variety of nature. 

These cities are just a plane flight away, but without the Arizona Travel ID you might not be flying to any of these locations next year. 

Beginning May 7, 2025, you will need a federally compliant credential like the Arizona Travel ID to get past TSA checkpoints at airports for domestic flights. Without the Arizona Travel ID or other form of federally compliant identification such as a valid U.S. passport, you risk missing your flight because the standard driver license will not be accepted by TSA. 

You can walk into an MVD office for this service, but we suggest scheduling an appointment at azmvdnow.gov. You will need to show proof of identity, provide your Social Security number and proof of Arizona residency. For a full list of credentials and documents that meet these requirements, please visit azdot.gov/TravelID. 

This credential is distinguished by a gold star in the upper right corner of a driver license or identification card. The cost is $25, and the credential is valid for eight years, per federal law. You will be issued a new ID that will come in the mail in approximately 10 days. 

With the new AZ Travel ID, the possibilities are endless. A weekend trip to D.C to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom, or some quiet time fishing or swimming in the city of lakes, Minneapolis. Cleveland rocks for those passionate about music history, as the home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 

So don’t let your vacation dreams turn into a nightmare, get the Arizona Travel ID this year and be ready to fly in 2025.