Do I need my kids' birth certificates for the airport?

[NvrBnToWDW]

This will be our first time flying and I read that we need I.D., but my kids don't have any, so do we have to take their birth certificates? Please help!

 

[the kabuki]

We just flew NW in Jan 05, and didn't need them for our kids. I did bring them just in case though

 

[gw_lit]

Only passengers 18 and over are required to have ID for security clearance and ID verification. If you happen to be flying with a lap child, most airlines will require you to present proof that the child is under 2 years of age. And all of that being said, as the previous poster stated, its never a bad idea to have the childrens' birth certificate with you anyway... you just never know if you'll need them for something.

 

[debster812]

DS is turning 8 in June, he has flown 4 times so far, and all 4 times, I have had a copy of his BC with us, "just in case" We've never been required to show it, but it made me feel better to have it. But then again, I tend to suffer from a little travel OCD

 

[ep4244]

I traveled many times with DD's (now 7 and 9) always bring the bc but have never had to use it.

 

[DemoBri1]

To coin the ol' American Express commercials..."Don't leave home without it."