Identity Verification Process

TSA will charge a $45 fee

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

Starting in February, the Transportation Security Administration said U.S. air travelers who don’t have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification will be required to pay a $45 nonrefundable fee.

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TSA to charge $45 for travelers without Real ID from next month

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TSA to charge $45 to verify ID for travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1, 2026

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TSA Is Rolling Out A Major Change In February—Here’s What You Need To Know

If you’re planning on flying the friendly skies soon, be prepared with the right documents or to pay up.

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The TSA fee for travelers without REAL ID starts soon. What to know

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No Real ID? Then pay optional $45: New TSA rule to go into effect Feb. 1

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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.

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TSA launches ConfirmID for travelers without compliant Real ID

In May 2025, the state and the whole U.S. switched to requiring a Real ID for air travel. The new federal ConfirmID will be a way for flyers without a Real ID to be verified by TSA. People will be able to purchase a ConfirmID starting on Feb. 1. A ConfirmID is valid for 10 days.

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New $45 TSA identity verification fee set to impact forgetful flyers

However, for those who do not yet possess a REAL ID, the best way to avoid the verification process and fee will be to obtain one before your next flight, said Paul Tine, commissioner for the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

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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.