Students are going off to college soon, send them with a Travel ID

Before your student flies off to college, there is one more piece of homework for them and you: Upgrade their driver license to the Arizona Travel ID while they are still in town, and they'll be ready for the federal deadline around the corner.

Beginning May 7, 2025, you will need a federally compliant credential such as the Arizona Travel ID to get past TSA checkpoints at airports for domestic flights. This credential is distinguished by a gold star in the upper right corner and is available to Arizona residents as a driver license or identification card.

Don't get grounded, go to AZTravelID.com to learn more about the process and deadline. Join the 2.25 million Arizonans who have already upgraded to the Arizona Travel ID.

You can walk into an MVD office for this service, but we suggest scheduling an appointment and that can be done online at azmvdnow.gov. Even if you haven't activated your AZ MVD NOW account, you can still schedule a Travel ID appointment.

Because the Arizona Travel ID is compliant with the federal standards, you will need to provide extra documentation like a birth certificate, Social Security number and proof of Arizona residency.

Take the time now to update their current driver license or ID card to the Arizona Travel ID and avoid the stress of dealing with this while they are away at college.

Now is also a good time to get your Travel ID so you are ready to fly for parents' weekend no matter where in the country your student attends.

More information and a full list of qualifying documents are available at azdot.gov/TravelID

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