Birth Certificate & ID?

[picabo972]

I was just doing the online checkin for upcoming cruise and it says you must have a state issued ID to go along with a Birth Certificate, for 16years and up. My kiddo is 16 but doesn't have an ID yet. Does anyone know if this rule is strictly enforced?

[cb at sea]

Yes...go to your DMV and get a photo ID, if they don't have a driver's lic. yet! Any PHOTO ID from a state agency will work.

Edited June 12, 2016 by cb at sea

[riffatsea]

Yes, agree, For 16 and up you need a gov't issued photo ID.

[Cruise-Crazy]

They will enforce it, not the cruiseline's rule.

[riffatsea]

True it is a rule for flying anywhere in the USA and I suppose for immigration too.

[picabo972]

Hopefully they will take a paper copy. There is no way the actual ID will be received in time. I'm glad I did the online check in or I would've had no idea about the ID! Thanks

[Sabalon]

Glad I read this - had no idea myself. Means my daughter must bring her license instead of "Whoops - forgot it, can't drive part of the way to the port."

 

Also, while I'd still get the state one, on this page

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3409/~/travel-documentation%3A-u.s.-citizens#Photo_I.D.

 

It does mention a student id as valid for kids 16-18.

 

Bring all the IDs!!!!

[Elaine5715]

Hopefully they will take a paper copy. There is no way the actual ID will be received in time. I'm glad I did the online check in or I would've had no idea about the ID! Thanks

 

Needs to have a photo..does it? You might be able to get a same day State ID.

[Elaine5715]

As stated above, a school issued photo id would work for a 16 yr.

[Purvis1231]

A school ID will work.

[mom2tah]

When I took my 16 year old we brought her birth certificate and school ID and had no problems.

[AK Wife]

I was just doing the online checkin for upcoming cruise and it says you must have a state issued ID to go along with a Birth Certificate, for 16years and up. My kiddo is 16 but doesn't have an ID yet. Does anyone know if this rule is strictly enforced?

 

If you don't have a passport for them, or a driver's license/permit, you can use a school id with a picture. :D

[kids1stcruise]

Just go to DMV and say you need state ID

I think it was around$12

You get it right then...no waiting for mail

It is like a license

[MtnDweller]

Just go to DMV and say you need state ID

I think it was around$12

You get it right then...no waiting for mail

It is like a license

 

 

Not in all states. Our state mails everything.

[picabo972]

I just contacted carnival and they said a school ID would work just fine. Thanks everyone!

[loxley]

Just go to DMV and say you need state ID

I think it was around$12

You get it right then...no waiting for mail

It is like a license

Why do people keep claiming this and stating it as fact. You have no idea how a person's state handles these things. Just because YOUR state does it that way in no way means they all do. So how about this, unless you know for certain what a state does, keep your wrong information too yourself.

[rccranbob]

In Maryland they mail the ID in 7-10 days. You can also apply for a learners and if you pass the written exam you can get it after passing.

[kids1stcruise]

Seriously Loxly.... Grow up

I thought I was helping .

That's what I did and I meant no harm

You must be a great person🙄😇have a great day

[Galatz]

You can also get a Passport Card or Passport Book for them within 24 hours if you have proof of travel. Its a lot costlier but it can be done

[Sparky2]

You can also get a Passport Card or Passport Book for them within 24 hours if you have proof of travel. Its a lot costlier but it can be done

 

But in this case she has found out that her school ID is all that she needs in addition to Birth Certificate.

[Bookbug53]

Just go to DMV and say you need state ID

I think it was around$12

You get it right then...no waiting for mail

It is like a license

 

 

Not here either. Comes in the mail. You can get it next day with proof of need and you get yourself to the state office to pick it up. :p

 

PA would have been a lot easier when my new SIL lost his wallet two days before their honeymoon cruise!! ;)