Are you an American looking to board a domestic flight but still don’t have a Real ID-compliant form of identification? Pretty soon, it’s going to cost you.

The Transportation and Security Administration (TSA) announced on Monday that travelers who don’t have a Real ID form of identification will be need to pay $45 to use a “ modernized alternative identity verification system” that’s called TSA Confirm.ID.

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, people who don’t have a Real ID will need to pay the fee to board a flight, according to a TSA press release. “This process will differ airport to airport, and TSA is working with private industry to proactively offer online payment options prior to arrival at the airport,” said TSA in the release .

The agency notes that 94% of travelers currently have a Re

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