Identity Verification

TSA, REAL ID

Still don’t have a REAL ID? TSA will start charging flyers $45 starting Feb. 1

Starting in February, the Transportation Security Administration said U.S. air travelers who don’t have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification will be required to pay a $45 nonrefundable fee.

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TSA to charge $45 to verify ID for travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1, 2026

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The TSA fee for travelers without REAL ID starts soon. What to know

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TSA says Illinoisans have a choice: fly with a REAL ID or pay this fee at the gate

Travelers can still fly without a REAL ID from Illinois airports, but a new fee begins soon for those without compliant identification.

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No Real ID? Then pay optional $45: New TSA rule to go into effect Feb. 1

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Illinois expands hours to obtain REAL ID before TSA deadline for $45 fee

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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.

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New $45 TSA identity verification fee set to impact forgetful flyers

However, for those who do not yet possess a REAL ID, the best way to avoid the verification process and fee will be to obtain one before your next flight, said Paul Tine, commissioner for the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

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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 implement new fee-based service for identity verification

A new TSA process is intended to improve security and streamline identity verification for air travelers without an acceptable form of ID.

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Why federal agencies are turning to risk-based identity verification

TransUnion’s Stuart Levy says agencies must embrace multi-layered, risk-based identity strategies as digital services grow and fraud tactics accelerate.

The End Of Static Identity: How AI-Powered Verification Redefines Fraud Prevention

For organizations planning a transition to AI-powered identity verification, the priority should be deploying these capabilities responsibly and effectively.