The federal government Monday extended the deadline for domestic airline travelers to have a federally compliant form of ID, but Arizona transporation officials continue their application effort.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended the deadline from May 2023 until May 7, 2025, the agency announced.

Beginning that date, airline travers will need a federally compliant credential - like the Arizona Travel ID - to get past TSA checkpoints at airports for domestic flights.

The credential is distinguished by a star in the upper right corner and is available to Arizona residents as a driver license or identification card. 

“For most people, the main reason to get the Arizona Travel ID is because it will make travel easier,” Arizona Motor Vehicle Division officials said in a release.

“Without the Arizona Travel ID or other form of federally appproved identification such as a valid U.S. Passport, fliers risk missing an airline flight because the standard driver license will not be accepted at TSA checkpoints.”

Arizona "still encourages people to consider getting the Arizona Travel ID to avoid delays or other travel issues at TSA checkpoints once this takes effect," state transporation officials said.

For more: azdot.gov/TravelID