What IDs are acceptable at the airport for my DSs 16 & 12 ??

[zdad]

16 y.o. doesn't drive yet, so no liscence. Are school IDs ok, or just the fact that they're travelling with parents ok ?

Hadn't thought about this until just now.

All thought appreciated.

 

[amejr999]

If someone is under 18, they don't need any ID to travel. It might not be a bad idea to bring one just in case, though.

 

[georgina]

We've never had trouble flying without ID'sfor the children. Their schools don't issue ID's. I inquired about a state ID, but PA told me they don't issue them to kids under 16, so until I get them passports, they have no ID's.

 

[jiminy14]

You do not need picture IDs for any children under 18. You might want to check with your Motor Vehicle agency to see if they issue a "non-drivers" license. In NJ, you can apply for one if you are 17 or older. I know that when my mother needed a state-issued ID to travel she want to the motor vehicle agency in PA and obtained one (she does not drive).

 

[Dutchmom23]

I carry passports because we have them. Children under 16 do not need id's.

 

[gw_lit]

I carry passports because we have them. Children under 16 do not need id's.

According to the TSA, children under 18 do not need ID's.

TSA Access Requirements

 

[band_man]

I am a middle school band director who just last month had to send a kid home for jumping out of a ride and being thrown out of the park(what a gooberhead!). The airline checked my id but the 12 year old did not need one at all.

 

[dudspizza]

what a gooberhead!

From one teacher to another, I know what you mean! You wonder, would that kid do that with his parents there? Amazing what some kids will do.

Duds

 

[SueM in MN]

According to the TSA, children under 18 do not need ID's.

TSA Access Requirements

The TSA actually didn't want to look at my 2 DD's IDs at first because they thought they were under 18 (they are both over).

 

[tycon07]

In Illinois, the DMV does issue Id's for a fee. I thinkit is 20 dollars. My daughter is the only one in our family that does not have a driver's license, so I am planning on gettng her an ID. The card is good for 5 years, so it will get her through until she gets her license.

TyCon