Air travelers without a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport will be required to pay a fee to get through airport security.

The Transportation Security Administration has announced Monday that starting on Feb. 1, 2026, travelers who do not present an acceptable form of identification may opt to pay the fee and verify their identity through TSA’s alternative identity verification system, known as Confirm ID.

Passengers will be able to fill out the form and pay the fee online through pay.gov. before getting to the airport, or they can do so at the airport through a different line.

Once approved, the identity verification would be valid for 10 days. After that period, travelers without a REAL ID or passport will need to pay the fee again if they travel.

The announcement comes

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