For travel information including accepted forms of ID, clearing checkpoints, modified screening and more, visit the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) website.
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To fly within the U.S., the TSA requires a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification like a passport or U.S. military ID.
A REAL ID-compliant card typically has a star at the top. If you’re unsure whether your ID qualifies, contact your state driver’s license agency for information or how to get a REAL ID.
Starting February 1, 2026, TSA will require travelers without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification to use its TSA ConfirmID process for identity verification at security checkpoints.
TSA charges and collects a $45 fee for ConfirmID. You can pay online at TSA’s website before your trip to save time — just bring your payment receipt to the checkpoint.
The fee is valid for 10 days from the first departure, so it covers round trips or multiple flights within that timeframe.
Air carrier authorization forms for escorting people (minors, the elderly, etc.) through security are available at the airport ticket counter.
