Has anyone ever used backup travel documents for TSA?

[LuvOrlando]

Someone in our group loses ID a lot, I have no idea why but it is what it is. We are currently waiting for this person's Real ID Driver's License replacement to show up and are leaving for Florida soon. Hopefully it will be here before trip but since we have a few trips coming up I started to wonder what else other people may have used successfully? Passport is a good one but is, of course, expired and also missing but this is expensive to deal with and can be a long wait. I read about Global Entry cards being an option and of course this is missing too but a replacement one of these is only $25 and looks quick, plus it has absolutely no other use so this would be a good backup to store safely, I just hope it is enough if needed.

 

[jimmymc]

I typically bring my Nexus card on domestic flights even though my driver's license is a Real ID. My passport doesn't leave the house unless I specifically need it. I fly domestically a lot more often than I drive to Canada, so losing the Nexus card wouldn't be as bad as losing a passport or DL.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Here is the list from TSA of acceptable forms of Real ID link

If by some magic they happen to still have their new Global Entry card on them by the time they get to the TSA officer, it will be fine as an ID.

 

[Mle8308]

Do they have a regular drivers license? Looks like you can pay a fee and get through TSA without a Real ID or passport. Though I am not sure of the starting date for that. Guess if you pay $45 or $50, that's all it takes to deem you safe and you don't have to be verified!

 

[CarolynFH]

Guess if you pay $45 or $50, that's all it takes to deem you safe

I'm not so sure about that - I've read that there is information you have to submit (can do online ahead of time) as well as extra procedures at the airport. It definitely sounded like it would require more time and more documentation and be more complicated than simply paying a fee.

 

[CarolynFH]

I just found the official TSA page at https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/rele...w-45-fee-option-for-travelers-without-real-id, and in part in reads:

All travelers without an acceptable ID, including those who present a non-REAL ID-compliant state driver’s license or ID, will be referred to the optional TSA Confirm.ID process for identity verification upon TSA check-in and prior to entering the security line. This process will differ airport to airport, and TSA is working with private industry to proactively offer online payment options prior to arrival at the airport.

It also says that passengers who have to go throught the Confirm.ID process should expect delays!