TSA introduces new $45 fee for travelers without RealID starting Feb. 1

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

The Transportation Security Administration announced Monday that all passengers without a RealID compliant identification will have the option to pay a $45 fee to verify their identities. The fee is meant to cover the technology and software for the security check.

The system will go into effect Feb. 1.

The fee will cover TSA Confirm.ID and will be valid for 10 days through TSA check points. Past the 10-day period, you will have to pay the fee again. You’ll be able to pay the fee online in advance or in person.

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.

The TSA urges those without a RealID compliant identification to cont