Id, Birth certificates?

[XxDisneyMagicXx]

Hello,
We are flying to Disney US Airways. I have a 7 yr old son and a 17 yr old daughter. I am wondering if they will ask for id for them. will I need both of their birth certificates? I've never flown with my son but when my daughter was younger we flew many many times and they never required anything for her but now it says to bring id for every passenger.

Thanks!

 

[Rella Bella]

They've never asked my 10 yr old for ID... and we flew in Dec. Not sure about the 17 yr old though, if she looks like she could be 18 they might want something. Anyone else know??

 

[KimRaye]

Good question, I'm very interested in this as well. We have a family group of 16 going in June, and we have 8 kids among us. I'm wondering what 'docs' the airlines require as well?

Thanks for asking!

 

[jiminy14]

Check with your state DMV office for "non-driver" ID cards. I was able to get these for my DDs when I realized I did not want to be carrying around their birth certificates. The IDs are basically a driver's license that states it is only for identification. Some states issue them as state IDs. My mother was also able to get one in PA from the DMV. Hers is a state issued picture ID.
Keep in mind that some states do have a minimum age requirement for the ID so this option may not work for younger children.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

Minors are not required to have an id card for air travel. However, if I had a 17 year old with no id, I would be getting him or her a passport at the very least.

 

[ducklite]

I wouldn't worry about the younger child, but your daughter is getting to the age where she's going to need a photo ID--getting into the movies or various age restricted events for example. Most DMV's issue non-driver ID's for under $10, I'd go that route.

Anne

 

[Letsbgoofy]

Does your daughter have a school ID with a picture? That's what my 16 year old used before he got his drivers license. I think they start asking for ID at 16. They won't ask for anything for your son.

 

[corinascot]

We flew to Orlando a few weeks ago. We usually drive and we haven't flown since pre-9/11. I was told ds (age 11) didn't need ID, but I brought his birth certificate anyways. I'm glad I did, b/c when we checked in, they told us there was someone with his name on the "no fly list" and they needed proof of birthdate. Made things less complicated to have his birth certificate.

BTW, we flew COntinental and I'd been unable to check us in online the day of the flight. Kept getting a message telling me I had to see someone at the ticket counter. Turns out that was why...b/c ds was on the no fly list. (He thought this was very cool.)

 

[Chuck-PA]

We are falling into this category for our upcoming trip.

My son looks young but just turned 18 today.
We are traveling in May and I called the airlines.

They told us the following:

Government issued ID's are preferred.
But they will accept school ID (because of picture) and a birth certificate if there is no birthdate on the school ID.


He does not drive yet so we will be getting a non drivers license. We don't want to carry his birth certificate around for fear that we will lose it.

 

[jenjo]

Are photo copies of birth certificates ok or do I need to take the original?

 

[we3disneygo]

In 2003 we took dd to the dmv and got her a state id card......it's good for a long time. I just wanted to be safe and have id for her-just in case. she thought it was cool!

 

[justplaingoofy]

Okay guys...here's your answer

I just looked it up on the internet....


This is from US Airways Website:
Customers under the age of 18 are not required to present ID for domestic U.S. travel. Identification from the responsible adult will be accepted on behalf of the minor(s); however, it is recommended that minors traveling alone have a form of identification

 

[MrsToad]

Are photo copies of birth certificates ok or do I need to take the original?

Most places that I know of won't accept copies because it is too easy to alter them.

I, also, was hesitant to travel with a certified birth certificate so, on the better to be over-prepared than sorry front, I get the non-driver ID cards from Motor Vehicle. They are just as valid as a driver's license, have both the birthdate and a picture, and, since I carry them, I always have a photo of the kids should we get separated or I need to prove who they are. All-in-all, they are an inexpensive way to have peace of mind.