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TSA’s ConfirmID Launches Feb. 1 With $45 Fee for Travelers Without Acceptable ID

The program shifts the cost of extra identity checks to passengers who lack acceptable ID, reinforcing TSA’s push to bring a compliant credential.

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Overview

  • Starting Feb. 1, 2026, adults 18 and older who arrive at U.S. checkpoints without a REAL ID, passport or other accepted ID can opt to use TSA ConfirmID for $45.
  • Prepayment is available at tsa.gov/ConfirmID via Pay.gov, with bank account, debit or credit card, Venmo or PayPal, and travelers must show the emailed receipt at screening.
  • The $45 covers a 10‑day travel window, allowing round trips within that period without an additional fee.
  • TSA says the verification typically takes 10–15 minutes but can exceed 30 minutes, involves extra screening, and those who have not prepaid may face delays that risk missed flights.
  • Paying the fee does not guarantee clearance if identity cannot be confirmed, and guidance highlights digital payment with some notices indicating cash will not be accepted.