The concept of “alternative documents” can vary depending on the context. In the context of travel and identification, states like Washington, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Vermont offer Enhanced Driver’s Licenses (EDL) as alternatives to REAL ID-compliant documents for identification purposes at TSA checkpoints. However, in a business and sales tax context, not all states accept alternative documents from out-of-state sellers. For example, California does not accept alternative documents, which some states might use in place of resale certificates.
States and Alternative Documents
- Travel/Identification:
- Washington, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Vermont offer Enhanced Driver’s Licenses as alternatives to REAL ID-compliant IDs.
- These EDLs are accepted at TSA checkpoints for domestic travel.
- Business/Sales Tax:
- Some states accept alternative documents for sales tax purposes, but others do not. For instance:
- California does not accept alternative documents from out-of-state sellers.
- The acceptance of alternative documents varies by state and is subject to specific economic nexus thresholds.
- Some states accept alternative documents for sales tax purposes, but others do not. For instance:
In summary, specific states have their own rules regarding alternative documents depending on the context. In travel, Enhanced Driver’s Licenses are widely accepted in certain states, while in a business context, acceptance varies and not all states allow alternative documents.
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