A new TSA policy taking effect February 1 requires travelers without a REAL ID or passport to pay a $45 fee through the agency’s Confirm I.D. program before they can clear airport security. The fee applies to passengers using non‑compliant identification,

The TSA is introducing an optional program called TSA Confirm.ID for travelers without a Real ID.

While TSA emphasizes that using TSA ConfirmID is optional, travelers without acceptable ID who choose not to use the service may not be able to go through security and could miss their flights.