Identity Verification Process

REAL ID, TSA fee

No REAL ID yet? You can still fly, but it may cost $45 without another form of accepted ID

Travelers who don't present an acceptable form of ID to TSA agents will now be able to pay ahead of time or at the airport — but it doesn't mean they're guaranteed to fly.

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The $45 fee for flying without a REAL ID just kicked in

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Travelers without a REAL ID are about to be hit with a TSA fee

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Travelers without Real ID now face $45 fee to fly

The TSA began enforcing Real ID requirements on February 1, requiring passengers without the compliant identification to pay a $45 fee before boarding domestic and international flights.

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Travelers without a Real ID may pay $45 fee for TSA ConfirmID

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New TSA fee takes effect for travelers without a Real ID

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No Real ID yet? Travelers can pay $45 to verify their identity at Houston airports security checkpoints

The Transportation Security Administration still urges everyone across the nation to get their Real ID. Here's how.

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TSA launches $45 identity verification fee for travelers without REAL ID

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, air travelers without a REAL ID or acceptable identification can pay a $45 fee to verify their identity through the new TSA ConfirmID system for a 10-day travel period.

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TSA to charge $45 fee for air travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1

Air travelers who have put off upgrading to a REAL ID are about to face a new consequence at airport security.

Men's Journal

TSA Explains Process for Flying With Lost ID

You generally need proper REAL ID-compliant identification to get through the TSA security checkpoint at the airport. However, there are ways for the TSA to make an exception if you find yourself on vacation without your ID. It’s not exactly uncommon for ...

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Confirm ID: Travelers to pay $45 TSA fee for 'Real ID' compliance, starting Feb. 1

According to TSA, New Mexico travelers without a Real ID will be required to pay a $45 fee to verify their identity through TSA's Confirm ID process.

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TSA begins $45 identity-check fee for Mississippi travelers without REAL ID

Travelers at Mississippi airports without a REAL ID will face a $45 identity verification fee starting Feb. 1. The fee covers a 10-day identity verification process called TSA ConfirmID, which can be done at the airport or online. A REAL ID can be obtained at the DMV and is identifiable by a star symbol on the driver's license or state ID.