TSA may charge $45 to verify your identity. What to know about the new rule, how to pay for it, and what forms of ID you can ...

While it's advisable to have a Real ID or passport if you travel frequently, if you don't have one and need to pay the $45 fine to fly, you can do it online.

As of Feb. 1, 2026, travelers without a Real ID or passport are required to pay a fee to get through TSA airport security. Here’s what to know — and how to pay ahead of time.

Travelers might need to pay a fee to get through airport security. Here's what to know on TSA policy.