Starting February 1, individuals planning to fly who don't have a REAL ID or another form of acceptable identification when going through a TSA checkpoint can pay a fee to proceed through security.
Airline passengers will have the option to pay a $45 fee to use TSA's new alternate identity verification process called TSA ConfirmID.
TSA says the fee can only be paid online through this website. TSA also says once you go through the online process, keep the email safeguarded or take a screenshot.
Anybody paying for another passenger, TSA says the payment card doesn't have to match the traveler’s name.
According to the TSA website, using the new verification process is optional, but if you choose to not use it, you may not be allowed through security and possibly miss your flight. The fee also lets you use TSA ConfirmID for 10 days from the date of travel listed on the receipt.
TSA also says any fraud or criminal activity in connection with the new verification process will be processed under federal penalties.
