Oh Cr*p! My driver's license is expired! Will they let me board the plane?

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A Stranger

Air travel has become difficult. I would do the following

1. If you have the passport, take it with you.
2. If you don't have passport, take any an identity card that has your picture e.g. school or university card, your work card.
3. Take your social security card with you.
4. Take valid credit card(s).

I travel frequently and on all international travel they check passport validity dates.

For domestic travel, they do verify if the boarding pass belongs to traveler - that means they do check the expiry date.

If I were you, I will present the driving license and if they ask, I would present social security card, valid credit card and other photo id.

chiseledsteel

its still a valid ID even though its expired. your name and info doesnt change. Have a safe trip!

bff

Yes. Use your passport for identification instead.

apuleuis

It does matter that it is expired. However, you should still be allowed to fly. Expect to get extra attention through security. Bring other identification also such as a school ID, credit card, library card etc.

Sooozy&Sanobey

yes. they won't even notice.

precious02k

Just take everything you own that has your picture and name on it. I'm sure you'll be fine with one of them.

infernowolf36

birth certificate, social security card, and your old license...

Hugo V

Yes they will let you on. They wont even check your expiration date silly.

Lauren

Bring lots of additional identification, especially another photo ID (such as a passport or work ID). Sometimes they will ask for your social security or insurance card also.

MyChemicalWriter

As long as you're not driving the plane, I shouldn't see why not :]

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nermil

do you have a passport? you could always use that instead.

blahblahblah

They do check your expiration date to see that it is valid. If I were you I would take anything that has a picture on it such as your passport (assuming you have one) if not, take your birth certificate. It depends on the person who checks you in. If there is a return flight invovled, just remember, just because they didn't give you any flack on one end of your trip.............doesn't mean they won't on the other end. They may except your expired drivers license and just make you a selectee which makes you subject to more search at the check point.

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Oh they won't even look at the date. Just your name.

John

It would not be logical for them to ask for driver's licenses, since people traveling from other countries wouldn't have them. I would say that you should bring your passport if you have one, but if you would like to make sure that they'll let you board, I would call the airport you're departing out of and ask them if the TSA will let you board without proof of identity. NOTE: If you are just a terrorist wanting to get on a plane, go to hell.

Stephanie F

They should as you are not driving as it shows ID, proof of who you are.

Lady Carolina J

No. You need to find your new license,or you will not be allowed to board.

sticky

Domestic flight I assume? Do you have any other Photo ID? This is why you always check these things in advance sunshine! Contact the airline for a yes or no answer, they could give you some alternative.

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