With the holiday travel season underway, here's what to know about new REAL ID requirements and when the fee kicks in.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a policy change that will affect millions of air travelers who do ...

The agency encouraged travelers to get a REAL ID or other accepted form of ID — more than 94% of travelers are already in compliance, according to TSA — or pay for TSA Confirm.ID online before ...

Folks who didn’t heed the countless warnings to update their drivers’ licenses to the new national standard, deemed REAL ID, ...

Travelers who show up to the airport without a REAL ID or other approved identification may soon have to pay an $18 fee at ...

Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.

A rumored TSA charge for those flying without a REAL ID has become official, the agency announced. Here’s what to know about the new security fee.

Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, TSA will offer the $45 Confirm.ID system for travelers without REAL IDs, though passengers should ...

All REAL ID documents, including driver's licenses, have a star stamp on the right-hand corner to indicate that it is ...

While rolling out the Real ID took many years, TSA is now serious about its implementation and requires a fee for travelers who need alternative ID screening.

To get your Real ID, you must go to your local DMV in person, and there will be a $10 fee for the initial and renewal IDs. To make things easier, you can also visit the Real ID HeadStart webpage to ...