It'll cost you $45 to fly without a Real ID starting
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TSA launches new ConfirmID system for travelers without REAL ID or an acceptable form of ID, but it costs $45 and may cause delays at airport security.
The Transportation Security Administration still urges everyone across the nation to get their Real ID. Here's how.
Here's what you should do to avoid being turned away at the gate.
Beginning February 1, 2026, TSA will allow travelers without a REAL ID to fly using a new $45 identity verification option.