Enhanced driver license (EDL) and enhanced identification (EID)Īn EDL or EID is a form of identification with enhanced security features that shows proof of identity and proof of citizenship. They don't indicate a person's residency or legal status and starting May 7, 2025, they will no longer be accepted as valid forms of ID for boarding domestic flights. Yes, we'll continue to offer standard driver licenses and ID cards that can be used by Washington residents to drive or as identification. See the full list of documents accepted for air travel.
Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
These identification options meet REAL ID standards and can be used to board domestic flights: Starting May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by airplane or visiting certain federal facilities must use a REAL ID-compliant document. The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver licenses and ID cards.
