Can I fly in Canada if I lost my ID?

If you don't have an identification document that includes your photo, full name and date of birth: Show two pieces of identification issued by a Canadian federal, provincial or territorial government that show your name. One of these documents must show your full name and date of birth.



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Transport Canada requires every guest 18 years of age and older to present original identification to board a domestic flight.

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In the event you arrive at the airport without proper ID, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. By providing additional information, TSA has other ways to confirm your identity, like using publicly available databases, so you can reach your flight.

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Here are some alternative documents to try if you lost your driver's license:
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
  • Permanent resident card.
  • Border crossing card.


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Mobile Driver's License Present your ID at select TSA PreCheck® checkpoints by tapping your phone or linked device. Your photo will be take by the TSA reader at security to proceed to screening. You must still carry your physical ID as needed.

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If you don't have any acceptable alternate form of ID, a TSA employee will ask you to complete an identity verification process by filling out a TSA Form 415, also known as a Certification of Identity form. It asks for your full name, current address, signature and date.

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Digital Identification Download a TSA approved digital ID app to your mobile device. Scan in your state-issued driver's license or state ID. At select TSA PreCheck® checkpoints, scan the app issued QR code. Your photo will be taken by the TSA reader at security to proceed to screening.

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For U.S. citizens, a passport or visa is not required. Instead, a birth certificate and one photo identification card may be used; however, a photo identification card by itself is not enough. For permanent residents of the United States, “Green Cards” may be used in lieu of their passports.

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An Affidavit of Loss of ID is a written statement under oath where a person (the “affiant”) declares the loss of his / her ID. The loss can be due to misplacement, theft, destruction by fire, flood or others.

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Now that you're calm, here's what to do if you lose your wallet while on vacation.
  1. Rewind What Happened. ...
  2. Notify Your Bank and Credit Card Companies. ...
  3. Contact the American Embassy. ...
  4. File a Police Report. ...
  5. Contact the Credit Bureaus. ...
  6. Call the Airline Regarding Your ID. ...
  7. Figure Out Work-Arounds. ...
  8. Set Up Credit Cards on Your Phone.


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The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted as ID for domestic flights. You may not have heard about the U.S. passport card before. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet.

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You do not need id to check in at Southwest. You need a confirmation number and your name. You can get that by logging in to your account or by referring to the e-mail that Southwest sent you when you completed the booking. If you don't know how to do that you can check in by using a credit card at the airport.

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You're not REAL ID ready! Important: if you want to board domestic flights or visit federal facilities beginning May 7, 2025 you must have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification. Click on your state or territory in the map below to visit your local DMV to learn more.

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