The TSA said people without an acceptable ID may have to have their identity verified by providing information such as their name and current address. Passengers with confirmed identities may then be subjected to additional screening. People without confirmed identities won’t be allowed to go through security.
Last month, a source familiar with the procedure told CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave that the identity verification process is similar to what happens when people have their ID stolen on vacation. People who intend to have their identity verified at the airport should plan to arrive at least three hours before a domestic flight instead of the recommended two hours, according to the source.
The goal will be to move people with noncompliant IDs to a separate area quickly so security lines don’t get backed up, the source told Van Cleave.
A Real ID card has a star marking at the upper-right part of the card, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The TSA doesn’t require children under 18 to have an ID when traveling within the U.S. The agency urges passengers to check if their airline requires IDs for children.
Alex Sundby is a senior editor at CBSNews.com. In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
