WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 2, 2026—All travelers 18 years or older without an acceptable identification at the TSA checkpoint will be required to pay a $45 fee for identity verification through TSA ConfirmID.

This requirement went into effect yesterday.

No fee is required for those who have a REAL ID, passport, military ID or other accepted identification.

Children under 18 do not need an ID for domestic flights. Children flying alone and have TSA PreCheck will need an acceptable ID to receive PreCheck screening.

TSA ConfirmID is valid for 10 days from the travel start date entered during the payment process. If traveling after the 10-day expiration date, an additional fee payment is required.

Travelers must bring a printed or electronic copy of the TSA ConfirmID payment to present at the TSA checkpoint each time if traveling without an acceptable ID during the 10-day period.

Information needed for TSA ConfirmID

• Legal name
• Travel start date
• Valid bank account, debit card, credit card, Venmo or PayPal to pay the $45 fee

For more information, visit the TSA ConfirmID website.