If you don't have a Real ID by Feb. 1, you might find yourself paying more to fly.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Monday that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, set to go into effect Feb.1.

Travelers will be able to pay the fee to use TSA Confirm.ID for a 10-day travel period. In the meantime TSA urges travelers who do not have a RealID to schedule an appointment at their local DMV to update their ID as soon as possible.

If you have a Texas state-issued ID, you can tell whether it's RealID compliant if it has a star in the top-right corner.

You'll be able to pay the fee online in advance or in person. The fe

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