If you have a passport, it also helps.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/editorial_1029.shtm

updated in years... 94' maybe?

I'm trying to see where it's cool to travel with an expired DL at the link. I'll look at it, thank you for your response!

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/editorial_1029.shtm

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/acceptable_documents.shtm

In fact, it was in being caught on that point that I realized I had missed renewal by a month.

Should be fine.

of ID?

What did you have to show the TSA?

My passport is way old.

And I see on the TSA site that a credit card is an acceptable proof.

Most who travel have that or an ATM or Debit card along with the expired ID, I would hope.

I don't know anyone on the other hand who keep a birth certificate, marriage license, or social security card on hand.

Good luck, Bon Voyage!

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/acceptable_documents.shtm

Acceptable IDs include:

U.S. passport
U.S. passport card
DHS "Trusted Traveler" cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
U.S. Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DOD civilians)
Permanent Resident Card
Border Crossing Card
DHS-designated enhanced driver's license
Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
A Native American Tribal Photo ID
An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
A foreign government-issued passport
Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

The list only states that it needs to be a driver's license issued by a state. It does not say it needs to be a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. The point here is not whether it is good for driving in the state but rather whether it presents an affirmative verification of the person's identity based on facts known to the state.

I suggest this is perfectly valid for travel. Plus have you ever seen the eyes of the TSA employees charged with ensuring nothing bad happens? They barely look at the ID. If they move their flashlight back and forth across it it is for show for the gal in the next lane, nothing to do with security

you're absolutely correct that the valid driver's license doesn't need to say you can actually drive. states issue "driver's licenses" that are good for identification only, and that's fine for tsa purposes.

however, any expired license is not officially considered valid identification, though in practice they might not notice or might not care to fuss about it, especially if the id expired very recently. no doubt it helps to be white as well.



http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/editorial_1029.shtm

Q. Can I fly without ID?
A. Adult passengers, 18 and over, are required to show a valid U.S. Federal or State-issued photo ID that contains a name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature. A passenger that refuses to provide any ID and will not cooperate in the identity verification process will not be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint. If you lose your primary ID or it has expired, TSA may accept other forms of ID to help verify your identity.

Q. Can I use an ID that has a hole punched in it?
A. IDs with a hole punched through the expiration date are considered expired. Adult passengers are required to show a valid U.S. Federal or State-issued photo ID. If you do not have this type of ID, TSA can accept other forms of ID to help verify your identity. See question #2 above.

Sometimes all you can do is shake your head. (Not aimed at you, but at the card)

There were problems and she almost missed her flight, till a supervisor let her go.
Another reason to have at least two different forms of government picture ID's, such as passport or state or federal government agency ID card.

Maybe call TSA and ask?