Starting February 1, 2026, travelers without a REAL ID will be required to pay a $45 fee to get through airport security ...

The REAL ID deadline has finally arrived. If you still don't have one, you may be wondering about alternative options. Beginning May 7, North Carolina residents - and residents of the U.S. at large - ...

The TSA has introduced a new $45 fee for those traveling without a REAL ID starting Feb. 1, 2026. The REAL ID compliance was implemented in May after years of delay. A REAL ID-compliant driver’s ...

With college classes starting up, state officials are reminding students and parents that enforcement of REAL ID requirements is now in effect. To board domestic flights or enter certain federal ...

Passengers and crew walk to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint while traveling at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, on November 26, 2025.

New federal Real ID air travel requirements are finally here, prompting some travelers to wonder what will happen if they attempt to board a plane without the right form of identification. As of May 7 ...

As soon as January, the TSA wants to let air travelers without a REAL ID get through security by purchasing a biometric scan instead. Travelers without a REAL ID-compliant form of identification—such ...

Travelers who fail to present an acceptable form of identification, such as a REAL ID, passport, or approved mobile or digital ID, may be required to pay a fee from February 1, 2026, the ...