I need some advice. How screwed am I.

[King Coal]

I just flew into St. Louis and lost my drivers license in the process. What can I use for a picture Id when it comes time to fly home of Friday? How can I get one between now and then? Any help would be appreciated.


Thanks

[leftofthedial]

1. just tell them your name is bin Laden

the TSA is instructed to let the bin Ladens fly wherever they want.

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. Only if you're leaving the country, though.

[William769]

2. Tell them your a Republican.

Sorry about that couldn'r resist.

I would contact the airlines and ask them.

[Rabrrrrrr]

3. Passport will work, if you have one. If not, call the DMV of your home state.

Let them know the problem, and see what they suggest.

[noamnety]

5. link to start the replacement process

http://www.dmv.org/replace-license.php

Some of the forms are online. First step seems to be to file a police report, which is what I would have recommended anyway.

But this looks interesting:

"According to the TSA, in the 9th Circuit Case of John Gilmore, you are allowed to fly without showing ID -- you'll just have to submit yourself to secondary screening."

http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/03/flying_without.html

[RaleighNCDUer]

6. Go Greyhound. nt

[GainesT1958]

7. Any other form of picture ID could help...

If you have your Social Security card, it should help as well, even though, legally, it's not supposed to be used for ID.If you have a passport, get someone to find it and FEDEX it to you--that will definitely help. After all, you'd be someone who actually HAS a passport!:eyes:

B-)

[Demobrat]

8. Call the airline.

And see what they suggest.

[salvorhardin]

9. Not terribly screwed, but you'll have to go through additional security

At least that's what this article says...

The Transportation Security Administration doesn't advertise it. And few travelers know about it. But it's possible to fly domestically, even if your ID is lost, stolen, expired or forgotten. You'll just have to go through additional security.

"Most people think if they don't have ID, we won't let them fly," said TSA spokesman Nico Melendez. "We recognize that travelers often have wallets stolen or lose their belongings in tsunamis in Thailand." <snip>

Even with boarding pass in hand, I had to join the ticket-counter conga line to check bags — and get a new pass stamped SSSS, airline code for potential threat. Then at security, I was inspected more thoroughly than a piece of USDA-grade meat.

Although TSA won't divulge actual numbers, the LAX screener assigned to my secondary once-over wagered that about one in 10 fliers shows up without credentials. <snip>

What should you do if you're separated from your ID?

• Check the airlines' websites. In lieu of a government-issued photo ID, some carriers will allow other types of federal identification (voter registration card or Social Security card, for example) along with a credit card, birth certificate, school ID or library card.

• Make copies of your ID and keep them separate from originals. Although photocopies are not considered acceptable forms of ID, airlines and TSA said they could speed the process of clearing security.

• Call ahead. As soon as you discover your ID is gone, alert the airline, hotel, car rental and cruise line. They will note your record and have time to make other arrangements, if necessary.

• Get a police report. It's not a guarantee of passage, but TSA and the airlines recommend getting one to expedite screening.

• Use your elite status. If you're a high-level member, the supplier may be able to verify your identity through a database.

http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-qa24dec24,1,4871253.column?coll=la-travel-headlines

It still sounds like a big hassle, but it doesn't sound as if you'll be stranded. File a police report, get a copy, notify your state Dept. of Motor Vehicles, and call ahead to let the airline know you've lost your ID and see what you need to do.

[uppityperson]

10. Find any sort of ID you can get, and be prepared for extra screening.

If you have business card, letter head, anything from work, etc etc etc, magazine article, work, etc etc etc, it will all help.

[EFerrari]

11. All they will do is wand you. Or, that's what happened to me. n/t

[Seedersandleechers]

12. Do you have a work ID?

Possibly they could call your work and verify your not a terrorist

[Breeze54]

13. You won't need one! Check in with your Credit card!

;)

[King Coal]

14. Thanks everyone. It's so nice to have smart friends.

I feel a lot better. Thanks agains.