Identification Verification

TSA begins $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID

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

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, travelers without a REAL ID can pay a $45 "TSA ConfirmID" fee to verify their identity at airport checkpoints.

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Is TSA charging a fee? What happens if you don't have Real ID

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Can you fly without REAL ID 2026? What to know and how much TSA will charge you

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New TSA fee takes effect for travelers without a Real ID

Travelers flying without a Real ID can now pay a $45 TSA “Confirm ID” fee to verify their identity online, a change that’s drawing mixed reactions from passengers at O’Hare.

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TSA rolling out 'Confirm ID' for those without a Real ID

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TSA charging $45: How ConfirmID works for those without REAL ID

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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TSA introduces paid verification system for travelers without proper ID

Air travelers lacking proper identification now face additional time and expenses when going through airport security checkpoints.

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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Flying without ID? What to know about TSA’s new verification fee

Here's what you should do to avoid being turned away at the gate.