Airport ID question

[ladyandthescamp]

We do not fly much and haven't flown since 9/11 so all the security checks are welcomed, yet new to us.

I was just wondering if I need to show ID for my children at the security check point? I know my DH and I can use our drivers licenses, but my DD is 8 and DS 6 and all I have would be their social security cards or birth certificates --- no picture ID.

Thanks for your help!

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Your children do not need IDs.

 

[debster812]

We've flown with DS (age 7 now) 3x since 9/11, and while I have never been asked for ID, I always bring a copy of his Birth Certificate, just in case. But Gail is correct, under 18, no photo ID is required.

Debbie

 

[SueM in MN]

My youngest DD is over 18, but is disabled and can't drive, so her only ID was her high school ID. They took that, no problem.

 

[Chicago526]

SueM in MN, just an FYI. I don't know about MN, but in IL, you can get a state i.d. card if you don't want/can't get a driver's license. In IL, it looks just like a license, but just says "State I.D." where "Driver's License" would be. Your daughter may want/need i.d. for situations other than going to the airport. You should check into it.

 

[ladyandthescamp]

Thanks to all of you for your help! I don't know what I would do without this website!