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Traveling on domestic flights requires a federally accepted ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, U.S. passport, Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL), or other TSA-approved identification. As of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older must present one of these forms at airport security checkpoints.
Applying for government services often requires ID, including obtaining a state-issued ID card or driver’s license, which typically demands proof of identity, Social Security number, and two proofs of residency.
Employment verification mandates identity and work authorization checks using Form I-9, where acceptable documents include a U.S. passport, Permanent Resident Card, or a combination of a government-issued photo ID (like a driver’s license) and Social Security card.
Accessing federal facilities or secure government buildings may require presentation of a federally recognized photo ID, such as a military ID, TSA-approved mobile ID, or Global Entry card.
Voting generally does not require ID in states like California as of 2025, but first-time mail-in voters may need to provide identifying documents. Some states may impose additional requirements depending on local laws.
Banking and financial services, such as opening an account or applying for a loan, require government-issued photo ID and often secondary documentation like utility bills or Social Security verification.
Healthcare enrollment, including Medicaid or Medicare, typically requires proof of identity, citizenship, and residency, often verified through documents like a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization certificate.
Military ID applications require two forms of identification, one being a government-issued photo ID, along with documents like a DD Form 1172-2, marriage certificate (if applicable), or birth certificate for dependents.