Do you travel with your Passport to Disney?

[LMO429]

When checking into your flight do you prefer to use your passport or drivers license.

We typically bring both and leave the passports in the room, just in case one of our forms of i.d. were to go missing.

Just wondering everyone's thought process.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

I don't travel with my passport when traveling within the US. If it gets lost or stolen, it would be a hassle to replace. A driver's license is enough. Plus I have other photo id.

 

[LMO429]

I don't travel with my passport when traveling within the US. If it gets lost or stolen, it would be a hassle to replace. A driver's license is enough. Plus I have other photo id.

I started this thread also because my husbands passport recently expired and we do not have enough time to renew it we leave it 2 weeks. I get overly anxious when it comes to flying so I do not want to have any problems at the airport.

what other kinds of photo id are acceptable at the airport?

 

[deegack]

Drivers license, non drivers Id car, a govt issued photo Id, my husband has one that allows him access to ports because hes a contractor

 

[jlewisinsyr]

Just so it's clear, you can get through security without an ID. Will you have to go through additional security screening, absolutely, but you will not be prevented from passing through security just because of a missing ID.

 

[Lewisc]

Add me to the list of posters who see no reason to bring a passport on a domestic trip. Your wallet gets stolen. TSA has a procedure to accommodate those passengers.

The OP seems concerned with being stuck with no ID if the drivers license was stolen. The OP has an expired passport. My first thought was that might help if his license was stolen. My second thought is a person who doesn't have a drivers license but has an expired passport might more suspicions.

 

[LWQuestie]

I don't bring my passport when traveling domestically either. It never crossed my mind. I would think that it would be much easier to deal with a stolen drivers license than with a passport, but of course, that depends on the DMV/RMV and I can't speak for New York.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

what other kinds of photo id are acceptable at the airport?

Did you check the TSA website? This information is there:

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/acceptable_documents.shtm

 

[Lewisc]

PP gave a good link. To be clear. There is a procedure for handling people who had their wallet stolen on vacation.

From the link posted:

We understand passengers occasionally arrive at the airport without an ID, due to lost items or inadvertently leaving them at home. Not having an ID, does not necessarily mean a passenger won’t be allowed to fly. If passengers are willing to provide additional information, we have other means of substantiating someone’s identity, like using publicly available databases.

I wouldn't want to rent a car without a drivers license.

 

[dzorn]

When checking into your flight do you prefer to use your passport or drivers license.

We typically bring both and leave the passports in the room, just in case one of our forms of i.d. were to go missing.

Just wondering everyone's thought process.

I never take my passport if I am not leaving the country.

Denise in MI

 

[CPT Tripss]

I use my passport. It has less personal info on it than my DL.

 

[SaraJayne]

I've never even considered bringing my passport when I'm traveling within the US.

 

[Lewisc]

I use my passport. It has less personal info on it than my DL.

A drivers license generally has your home address. A passport doesn't. Some people aren't comfortable having their home address visible to anyone who looks at their license. I don't think many DIS feel that way but I appreciate some do.

The OP is specifically asking about taking a passport in case their drivers license is lost. I wouldn't bring a passport solely for that contingency. People with their drivers license stolen can still get through security.

 

[LWQuestie]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you are supposed to have your current home address written in your passport (in pencil, so it can be changed).

 

[Lewisc]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you are supposed to have your current home address written in your passport (in pencil, so it can be changed).

It's not on the page with your name/photo/DOB. That's the page which is checked by security. I think filling in your address is only a request not a requirement. I don't think it specifically asks for home address. You could list a work address or probably a PO Box.

 

[dis_guy]

I really think many of the previous posters make some interesting points. I'd just like to add that I like using my passport domestically (in Canada, but it's much the same) because while I can check in for my return flight online and still very quickly use my passport to print boarding passes at the airport. Simply scan the passport rather than mess around with reservation numbers etc. Much easier.

 

[ancestry]

I take both. I never get on an airplane without having my passport with me. I want a federal government ID with me at all times. State IDs don't have to be acknowledged by other states or a federal government agency (such as the TSA) even though they usually are.

 

[TinkPirateMom]

I was thinking of bringing our kids' passports since it's the only photo IDs they have, but probably won't bring ours.

 

[Lewisc]

I take both. I never get on an airplane without having my passport with me. I want a federal government ID with me at all times. State IDs don't have to be acknowledged by other states or a federal government agency (such as the TSA) even though they usually are.

WRONG You're free to bring your passport but not to post bad information. From the link to the TSA website posted by a pp

Acceptable IDs include:
Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)

I've yet to read a single poster who had an issue with a state issued photo license. Other states also have to accept out of state IDs, otherwise we'd need a drivers license from every state we drive through.

State IDS have to be accepted by the TSA and by other states. The obvious exception is a regular state drivers license isn't accepted as proof of citizenship and can't be issued when traveling out of the country.

I was thinking of bringing our kids' passports since it's the only photo IDs they have, but probably won't bring ours.

Kids aren't required to have photo ID. Absolutely no reason to bring their passports. Most kids don't even have passports.

 

[Alesia]

I was thinking of bringing our kids' passports since it's the only photo IDs they have, but probably won't bring ours.

People under 18 do not need ID of any kind.

I would not bring them. They're a PITA to replace if they get lost.