If you ask us, we’ll tell you that everything you could ever want is right here in Missouri. But to our residents that live with a strong sense of wanderlust, we won’t take your desire to leave our state too personally. With that said, if you plan on traveling during this upcoming year, there are new TSA rules that you’re going to want to be aware of.

As of January 22, 2018, Missouri will be one of nine states where residents will no longer be able to travel with just their drivers licenses.
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Those in Missouri, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington will no longer be able to use their drivers licenses as a form of ID when traveling, even domestically.
An different form of ID such as a passport, Military ID or permanent resident card will be required at every TSA Security Checkpoint.
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This week those traveling in Missouri airports began to see new TSA signs, informing travelers of the upcoming security changes. For state IDs to pass the government standards, states must verify the applicant's identity, conduct a background check and also put anti-counterfeit technology into the production of their cards.

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In order for Missouri to possibly receive an extension, The Show-Me State must change its standards for its ID process.
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Missouri specifically is expected to run into issues when it comes to complying with the REAL ID Act. As of right now only 24 states currently comply with the set of rules, with all travelers being required to have an ID in compliance by the year 2020.
Missouri currently has a state law that prohibits the state from complying with these new federal standards, making things all the more tricky.
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Out of concern for the safety of its residents, the state of Missouri currently has a law in place that essentially protects residents' privacy from the federal government having access to certain information. The worry over privacy may prove to be an issue with certain bills being passed in the future. As of right now, Missouri IDs are also unacceptable as forms of identification when entering a military base or federal facility.

Do you think Missouri will end up receiving an extension? Tell us in the comments if you’re planning on getting a passport for next year!

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