flying tomorrow, expired ID

never die

I'm leaving tomorrow morning to head back to Indiana after being in California for two weeks with my girlfriend, where her family lives. On the way there I was told that next time I flew I wouldn't be able to use my id, which was expired (I tried to use a student id at first, as faulty info had lead me to believe I could). The issue is, I can't get any new form of id out here, and I was wondering how big of a deal it would be tomorrow when I head out. I figured I would be upfront to the security person at Oakland (where I'm flying out) that my id is expired and show them I have my student id (as well as a visa card with my name on it, library card, and a blood donor card with my name on it) and see how that goes. I was just wondering how much hassle I can expect from it. I don't care about extra screening, but I was worried about how long that would take. What are other people's experiences, and what do you expect?

I have looked up some on my own and looked at the TSA guidelines but that didn't help much.

TychoCelchuuu

What you do is go to this website and either renew online or write to Indiana and get them to send you a letter which says "this guy's license is expired but this letter makes it valid until he gets back to Indiana to renew it." Unfortunately these are options that you do weeks in advance, not the night before. I've flown with an expired license + one of those letters before, and both times the TSA was very specific about making sure I had an exemption when they saw my license was expired, but I suppose you could call the airport and ask if they'll let you through this time.

OnTheLastCastle

Unfortunately, the TSA is not known for its rigid adherence to any sort of guidelines. It's pretty much a crapshoot all through the process as everyone has described it to me.

Consequently, best of luck.

I wouldn't immediately tell them it's expired though, it is their job to look at it and judge its validity. They may not notice or care but if you bring it up then they might be required to care. You have extra things to back it up like you said but I don't know how valid those are.

edit: Yeah, I know you can call places in Indiana but as Tycho said that isn't something that they can help you with in a mornings time. You're going to have to find a sympathetic person, I think.

AlyceInWonderland

I just flew to Texas from NY with an expired ID...You'll be fine. I didn't tell them it was expired, and it clearly is (It expired last month, not a couple days ago. Didn't have the money to get a renewed one.)

You're good, dude.

kuhlmeye

I have also flown with an expired ID. The lady checking tickets before security told me it was expired (I didn't even know it was beforehand) and then let me through. She told me to get it fixed when I got back.

Although, if you are renting car, you won't be able to do that. Just something to keep in mind.

never die

Thanks guys, looks like I'll wait to see what they do when I show up. Let ya know how it turned out!

Psychotic One

I had an ID that my image rubbed off it over time. All that happened when I flew was they'd send me through the extra security measures [explosive material detector and carry on luggage swab test] took like an extra 2-5 minutes but nothing drastic.

Walter

Not long ago my roommate flew without an ID. I thought this was still possible. They just submit you to the full pat-down and check your luggage.

Burtletoy

Psychotic One wrote: »

I had an ID that my image rubbed off it over time. All that happened when I flew was they'd send me through the extra security measures [explosive material detector and carry on luggage swab test] took like an extra 2-5 minutes but nothing drastic.

Of which, there is a completely random chance you'd get selected for anyway, regardless of you ID card, so it isn't too much of a loss I reckon.

never die

heh, the guy checking in didn't even notice, so it ended up not being a big deal at all. Thanks guys, issue resolved!