I'm 21 and I have a license that says under 21 ?

I just turned 21 and I have a license that says under 21 . Plus I have to travel on Friday and they don't accept temporary identification in the airport. Also my id doesn't expire until 2025 . I'm just figuring out if I should go to the dmv to get it updated or leave it as it is since it doesn't expire

Your license has your birthdate on it, right? So if they give you trouble for the license saying you're not 21, you point to the birthdate. 'Look! The license is out of date!'

Some states have a vertical license for people under 21 and horizontal for over 21, so clerks at liquor stores can check quickly. But if you just turned 21, you'll have an under-21 license so you point out the birthdate on the license.

It DOES expire. Take another look at it. If the dob is wrong, you should get it fixes as soon as possible.

This isn't rocket science. As long as the license isn't expired, your age is irrelevant for flying.

YOUR choice. You can go to the DMV and PAY to get a new "adult" license, or just continue using the old one until it expires.

I'm confused. Can't you just point out the date, which will prove you're over 21?

If the drivers license is not a REAL ID license then you can't use it for flying anyway. I would go to the DMV and get it updated.

If it shows your date of birth, it's gonna be OK

As long as it's not explired, it's fine. However, if you plan on going to a lot of bars or buying alcohol, it might be more convenient and less embarrassing to get the id updated but I'd wait until after your trip. That's the main reason for the Under 21 designation is for alcohol, not flying

If the ID is not expired, then it is considered valid ID. A temporary ID is a paper ID that you receive while waiting for your permanent ID to arrive. You can't use those paper IDs for air travel, but a permanent ID is fine.

IF your ID is not expired, then you don't need a new one.
It clearly says your birth date, so any sensible person will be able to tell that you are over the age of 21.
Most IDs have in bold that a person is under 21 until their birthdate, and it is very clear and easy to see. Any person who knows the date will be able to tell that you are over 21.

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