WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Monday, Dec. 1, that airline passengers who do not present an accepted ID will be referred to an alternative identity verification system that will enable them to board a flight for a $45 fee.

The TSA Confirm.ID system will be available to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning Feb. 1. Travelers will be able to pay $45 to use TSA Confirm.ID for a 10-day travel period.

Acceptable forms of ID include: Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent); state-issued Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID); U.S. passport or passport card; Department of Homeland Security traveler cards, such as Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST; U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents; permanent resident card; border crossing card; an acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized tribal nation/tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs); HSPD-12 PIV card; foreign government-issued passport; Canadian provincial driver’s license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card; Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC); U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766); U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential; and Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC).

All travelers without an acceptable ID, including those who present a non-REAL ID-compliant state driver’s license or ID, will be referred to the optional TSA Confirm.ID process for identity verification upon TSA check-in and prior to entering the security line. This process will differ airport to airport, and TSA is working with private industry to proactively offer online payment options prior to arrival at the airport.

For passengers who arrive at the airport without paying the fee, information about how to pay for the TSA Confirm.ID option will be available at marked locations at or near the checkpoint in most airports. Travelers who undergo TSA Confirm.ID processing at an airport should expect delays.

The REAL ID law was implemented as of May 7. TSA urges travelers who do not have a REAL ID to schedule an appointment at their local driver’s licensing office to update their IDs.

Currently, more than 94% of passengers already use their REAL ID or other acceptable forms of identification, according to TSA.