disneybabe Posted May 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I am currently onboard and cannot find my driver’s license. Last time I remember seeing it was at the pier checking in. Boarded with drivers license and birth certificate. Returning to Bayonne tomorrow. What will happen at customs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJustice Posted May 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Guest services? Lost and found? Check in/under all the stuff in your cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneybabe Posted May 26, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Have checked with guest services daily and we have thoroughly searched the cabin. I fear I am in for a rough day tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Guessing it must be the same sort of process as what would happen at the airport Basically, you’ll need to go through an identity verification process with a TSA agent before you go through airport security. They’ll ask you a bunch of personal security questions like details about your address. Then, they’ll cross-check it with their database to ensure you are who you say you are. If you answer their questions correctly, you’ve got a better chance of getting on that plane. If they clear you to go on through, they’ll likely add a little note to your boarding pass to let the rest of the security agents know that you don’t have an ID but you’re good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted May 26, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Customs may not need any photo ids due to facial recognition. they use your boarding photo as the picture it uses to find you. Earlier this week i got off the oasis that also docks at Bayonne and it uses the facial recognition system 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted May 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, shof515 said: Customs may not need any photo ids due to facial recognition. they use your boarding photo as the picture it uses to find you. Earlier this week i got off the oasis that also docks at Bayonne and it uses the facial recognition system I thought that was for Passport holders only. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted May 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Check everything with pockets, if you haven’t already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Check all pockets in dirty laundry. Check anything you may have kept check-in paperwork in. Check all bags you had with you when you checked in. Check with anyone you were with when you checked in in case you unknowingly gave your ID to another person to hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerick Posted May 26, 2023 #9 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I thought I had lost my license once. It turned out I had stuck it in the wrong spot in my wallet - under the regular place, so it was hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneybabe Posted May 26, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Thanks for the suggestions. Luckily we drove to the port so I don’t have to worry about boarding a plane next. I just need to get through customs in Bayonne when we get off the ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 26, 2023 #11 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I'm confident this isn't the first time CBP will meet someone who lost their documents, passport, BC, DL, I94, etc. I'm sure they have a process to deal with it. I used to get hauled in secondary at CBP all the time because someone with my name had an outstanding warrant. The folks in CBP secondary are decent folks who will calmly step through the process. It may slow you down but it will work out fine. Enjoy the last night of your cruise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 26, 2023 #12 Share Posted May 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, disneybabe said: Thanks for the suggestions. Luckily we drove to the port so I don’t have to worry about boarding a plane next. I just need to get through customs in Bayonne when we get off the ship. Why would you need your drivers license to go through customs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 26, 2023 #13 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 minute ago, lenquixote66 said: Why would you need your drivers license to go through customs ? You need to show ID to exit the ship. If you sailed with a passport they use facial recognition. If you sailed with a BC and drivers license you will need to show your drivers license 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted May 26, 2023 #14 Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: Why would you need your drivers license to go through customs ? Because they didn’t bring a passport. BC and ID are technically required otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 26, 2023 #15 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just now, Ourusualbeach said: You need to show ID to exit the ship. If you sailed with a passport they use facial recognition. If you sailed with a BC and drivers license you will need to show your drivers license I have never been asked to show a Drivers License ,only a passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted May 26, 2023 #16 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, disneybabe said: Have checked with guest services daily and we have thoroughly searched the cabin. I fear I am in for a rough day tomorrow. I doubt it will take that much extra time. I wouldn’t stress about it because it isn’t gonna change what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted May 26, 2023 #17 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just now, lenquixote66 said: I have never been asked to show a Drivers License ,only a passport. Because you had a passport. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 26, 2023 #18 Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, topnole said: Because they didn’t bring a passport. BC and ID are technically required otherwise. The OP said she or he could not find the DL ,not the passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted May 26, 2023 #19 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just now, lenquixote66 said: The OP said she or he could not find the DL ,not the passport. It also says: "Boarded with drivers license and birth certificate." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 26, 2023 #20 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 minute ago, lenquixote66 said: The OP said she or he could not find the DL ,not the passport. They don't have a passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 26, 2023 #21 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just now, Another_Critic said: It also says: "Boarded with drivers license and birth certificate." Correct but did not state lost passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted May 26, 2023 #22 Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: Correct but did not state lost passport. If they didn't bring a passport, they can't lose it. Closed loop cruises do not require a passport. Thousands of people board closed loop cruises without a passport (they use DL/BC). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted May 26, 2023 #23 Share Posted May 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: Correct but did not state lost passport. You don't seem to understand that they boarded with a DL and BC and lost the DL. To leave the ship, they need both. Pretty simple. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted May 26, 2023 #24 Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: The OP said she or he could not find the DL ,not the passport. Exactly. I never said otherwise. They boarded with a BC and DL. This implies they didn’t bring a passport. If you don’t have a passport, a photo ID would be be required. Maybe it won’t be asked for, but if it is, that is the whole point of the post. You asked why they would need a DL. The reason is because they don’t have an ID now (ie. they didn’t bring a passport and an ID and BC is technically needed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 26, 2023 #25 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: I have never been asked to show a Drivers License ,only a passport. That is because you boarded with a passport. The OP did not have a passport Edited May 26, 2023 by Ourusualbeach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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