The Desert Sun

TSA to charge California fliers $45 for without REAL ID on Feb. 1

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, TSA may charge a $45 fee to get through security for travelers without a Real ID or other accepted identification. The fee covers the cost for TSA to verify a traveler's ...
KQED

No REAL ID? TSA Will Now Charge You $45 at the Airport

Are you taking a domestic flight soon? You should know: As of Sunday, if you don’t have a REAL ID driver’s license — or another federally approved document like a passport — you’ll now need to pay a ...
Los Angeles Times

It’ll cost you $45 to fly without a Real ID starting in February

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Starting next month, travelers who want to board a domestic flight without a Real ID will have to pay $45 to have ...

How do you get a REAL ID? Not having one could soon cost you $45

REAL ID-compliant IDs are now needed to board federally regulated commercial aircrafts, and if you don't have one, a fee is in your future.