Social Security

March 8, 2010

Can I get through airport security with a copy of my social card?

Filed under: Air Travel — Tags: , , — webworn1 @ 1:50 am
peppermintpins asked:


Its my first time flying. I’m over 18 but my license won’t be coming in the mail soon enough for my flight. Can I use a copy of my social security card or birth certificate to get through security or will I need the real thing?

10 Comments »

  1. No you will need a state issued id card like a passport or drivers license or state dmv id card.

    Comment by Patricia L — March 9, 2010 @ 8:59 am

  2. No, you require photo ID to get through airport security. Sorry , but you should have applied for a passport.

    Comment by ratta f — March 9, 2010 @ 11:01 pm

  3. You need a Government issued i.d. But if i were you, i would call the airline company to make sure a SS card or a Birth certificate is fine.

    Comment by fatima2006 — March 12, 2010 @ 12:43 am

  4. You should have a government issued photo ID but yes you can get through with out one. You will however go through additional screening.

    Comment by Psycmixer — March 14, 2010 @ 5:10 pm

  5. no a photo id is required

    Comment by Bert — March 16, 2010 @ 10:42 pm

  6. You have to have a photo id…or you won’t be flying!! Go to the County you live in and they can issue a photo i.d.

    Why is your license coming in the mail? They automatically give it to you at DMV…unless it was revoked?

    Comment by Bella — March 19, 2010 @ 2:53 pm

  7. No you need picture ID

    Comment by Alec A — March 20, 2010 @ 12:18 pm

  8. You will need photo ID to board a flight domestic flight. I fyou are in the USA check to see if you require a passport now for air travel.

    If you are traveling overseas or returning to the US or Canada from a flight to another country, ie Canada to the US and back, or US to Canada and back, you require a passport.

    Comment by isotope2007 — March 21, 2010 @ 8:03 pm

  9. You must have a photo id issued by a state agency or a passport. (Drivers license, state ID card, passport)

    Comment by hr4me — March 22, 2010 @ 4:55 am

  10. Must have a government issued picture ID. Delta has a no ID no Fly policy. Other airlines may accept a socail sercurity card along with other offical documentation (birth certificate) but they will ensure you go through secondary screening at the checkpoint. I would definatly contact to airline your flying and ask them, because different airlines have different policies.

    Comment by G Dogg — March 24, 2010 @ 7:39 pm

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