Travelers who forget their ID at the airport will soon have a backup option. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out ConfirmID next month. Starting Feb. 1, passengers without a REAL ID or other acceptable forms of identification will have the option to pay a $45 fee and use the TSA ConfirmID process.

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that starting February 1, 2026, travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable forms of identification will be able to pay a $45 fee and use an optional alternative identity verification system - ConfirmID.