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.

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.

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.

REAL ID vs passport. Answers to questions, and explaining ConfirmID

Starting Feb. 1, passengers without an acceptable form of ID can verify their ID using TSA ConfirmID. It'll cost $45.

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.
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