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

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

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

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

By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
March 26, 2024
A woman stands in an airport, looking at a board the displays arrival and departure times.

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.

Out of the line and safely on the road during spring break

Out of the line and safely on the road during spring break

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Out of the line and safely on the road during spring break

Out of the line and safely on the road during spring break

By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
March 18, 2024
A baseball lies on grass as sun shines in the background.

March in Arizona means the sun is still warm and inviting, Major League Baseball teams are here for the Cactus League and hopefully your favorite college basketball teams are making their case to be invited to the NCAA tournament (Arizona, GCU, NAU and ASU, we are cheering for you). Another thing happens this time of year: Schools take a week off for spring break. 

Spring break is the time to catch up on tasks like cleaning the house or visiting the MVD to renew vehicle registrations, update address information or request a duplicate ID card. March is typically a very busy month at the MVD, and your friends and neighbors may also be planning to visit the MVD during this time off.  

So what can you do if you want to take advantage of this time off and get your MVD services done? Well, If you have not been to AZMVDNOW.gov lately, you are missing out on an easy, secure way to get your MVD business done. That’s right, just maybe you don’t need to visit the MVD office after all. You might be able to handle your business online while enjoying the sunshine at a spring training baseball game. 

The online MVD portal offers customers a safe and secure way to conveniently conduct business. Transactions that can be completed on the site include renewing vehicle registration, getting a replacement driver license, transfering titles, selecting a specialty plate (possibly one of the universities in March Madness), receiving registration refunds, or even scheduling an appointment at your local MVD office if you still need to stop in. 

Over 4 million Arizonans have discovered the safest, fastest and most convenient way to complete services with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

To activate your account, please visit AZMVDNow.gov and follow the prompts. These accounts are free and protected by several security protocols that are explained on the site and in an accompanying “how to” video.

If you need to talk with an MVD employee, you can ‘live chat’ with an MVD employee. Customers are able to contact MVD via chat through azdot.gov to address questions, or even complete some services from the comforts of your own computer or cell phone in real time. 

Both of these convenient and secure options might help get you out of the line and safely on the road, whether that is to the ballpark, beach or to your friends house for the tournament.

ADOT MVD is first in the nation to offer four digital ID platform options

ADOT MVD is first in the nation to offer four digital ID platform options

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ADOT MVD is first in the nation to offer four digital ID platform options

ADOT MVD is first in the nation to offer four digital ID platform options

By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
January 8, 2024
A cell phone is held in a person's hand and a coffee cup is in the other hand.

Nearly 7 billion people worldwide now use a smartphone, so it makes sense that the functionality of these devices continues to grow. The newest option is digital identification, or digital ID. Fans of technology, or just convenience, can choose to utilize digital ID and securely present it as a valid ID at select locations. 

Arizonans have the most choices in the country for storing and presenting digital identification. The recent announcement of Samsung Wallet being available to keep your digital license or ID in your smartphone means that Arizona is the first state to offer four such options. ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division first offered the mobile driver license (mID) in 2021, then in 2022 was the first state to give our residents the choice to add their ID to Apple Wallet, and this past October Google Wallet for Android devices became available for Arizona driver license or ID cards. 

Digital ID offers privacy and security features that physical IDs can’t. You can prove your age or identity without having to share additional personal information such as date of birth or home address. Plus, you can deactivate the ID on your smartphone if it is lost or stolen, unlike the physical wallet or purse.

You can present your ID through any of the three digital wallets at certain TSA airport security checkpoints. While mID can be used to confirm your identity at any Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) office or online portal AZMVDNOW. Over time, we expect acceptance to grow. Much like ‘Tap to pay’ grew in popularity, ‘Tap to prove’ should also become more readily available over time. 

Even with these options to choose from, the technology is still new so you should continue to carry the physical driver license or state ID card to use in other situations, including with law enforcement and retail outlets. More information on Arizona driver licenses and state IDs in digital wallets can be found on the ADOT website: azdot.gov/DigitalIDs.

Don't let your expired vehicle registration stop you in your tracks

Don't let your expired vehicle registration stop you in your tracks

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Don't let your expired vehicle registration stop you in your tracks

Don't let your expired vehicle registration stop you in your tracks

By Lourdes Lerma / ADOT Communications
September 7, 2023
A vehicle registration sticker on a license plate.

You are about to leave home for work, shopping or time with friends. You don’t expect to get pulled over, but it can happen if you don’t pay close attention to when your vehicle’s registration expires. 

Although the sticker on your license plate indicates the month of expiration, it’s important to keep in mind that some vehicle registrations expire at the end of the month and others on the 15th day of a month.

Avoid the hassle of being pulled over and dealing with fines by checking your vehicle’s registration so you can renew it on time. You can see the specific expiration date on the current registration in your vehicle or at AZMVDNOW.gov. You can renew online, at an MVD office or an Authorized Third Party location.

Registration documents and license plate tabs are mailed and no longer printed at MVD offices. But when you renew, your record is updated instantly and your receipt is proof of registration.