Still don’t have a REAL ID? TSA will start charging flyers $45 starting Feb. 1

Flying without a REAL ID soon? TSA says travelers may pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1. Here’s how it works and what IDs are accepted.

No Real-ID, No Problem: TSA Will Confirm Your Identity—For A Price

The Transportation Security Administration will launch a new identity-verification service called TSA ConfirmID on Feb. 1.

Don't have a Real ID? You can still travel — but it could soon cost you

A critical Real ID deadline is approaching, and that will mean some travelers without a Real ID will have to pay extra to travel.
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TSA to charge $45 to verify ID for travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1, 2026

Don’t have REAL ID? Starting soon travelers will have to pay $45 for TSA Confirm.ID or present another valid ID; prepay online to speed screening.

TSA to implement new fee-based service for identity verification

A new TSA process is intended to improve security and streamline identity verification for air travelers without an acceptable form of ID.

Flying soon without a REAL ID? TSA to roll out $45 fee in coming weeks

Airline passengers who don't possess REAL ID or passport should soon expect to pay an additional fee to get through airport security.

What is TSA ConfirmID? What to know about new Real ID program

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration plans to introduce a Real ID verification service in February for those without one. See details.

Flying without a Real ID? Prepare to pay as deadline looms

The new ConfirmID verification system will require airline passengers lacking acceptable identification to pay before entering security checkpoints.

Don’t have a REAL ID? You may have to pay new $45 screening fee.

Starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration will begin charging a $45 fee to passengers who do not have a REAL ID or any of the acceptable alternatives
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