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Identification Requirements

TSA to Launch $45 ConfirmID Option for Travelers Without REAL ID on Feb. 1

The optional process funds TSA identity checks for noncompliant flyers with no guarantee of clearance.

$45 TSA Identity-Check Fee Starts Feb. 1 for North Carolina Air Travelers Without REAL ID

TSA Sets $45 Fee for Flyers Without REAL ID Starting Feb. 1, 2026

TSA Clarifies REAL ID Rules, Rejects Costco Cards at Checkpoints