The administration clarified what counts as REAL ID in a social media post, after the act was implemented last month.

The TSA is clarifying that one type of identification — a Costco membership card — is in fact not a valid form of Real ID ...

If you don’t have your Social Security card, you can provide a W-2 or pay stub with your name and Social Security number on it. NO 'REAL ID' APPOINTMENTS OPEN IN NEW JERSEY AS RESIDENTS SOUND ...

The TSA says no, your Costco card isn’t a valid form of REAL ID—despite a viral rumor that had travelers confused. No, TSA Will Not Accept Costco Cards In Place of Real ID Skip to content ...

REAL ID members only: Why TSA advises against using Costco cards as valid identification and what to know about travel in Tennessee.

Social Security Number in the form of a Social Security card, W-2 form, or a pay stub. Two proofs of address of principal residence, which may be a utility bill, bank statement or mortgage statement.

REAL ID cards, featuring a gold star in the upper right corner, ... current W-2 or 1099 showing full Social Security number or a current pay stub showing your full Social Security number. ...