Travelers who show up at airport security without a REAL ID will soon have a new backup option, but it will come at a cost.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Thursday that it will begin rolling out its new confirmID program starting February 1st. This will allow passengers without a REAL ID, passport, or other acceptable identification to pass through security for a $45 fee.

Under this program, TSA will conduct additional background checks to verify the traveler’s identity. But permits are not guaranteed, authorities warned.

“TSA confirmID will be an option for travelers who do not bring their REAL ID or other acceptable identification to the TSA checkpoint and still want to board a flight,” Adam Stahl, the senior official who serves as TSA deputy administrator, said in a statement. “Affected travelers will have the option of paying $45 and utilizing the TSA Verification ID process.”

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A traveler passes through the TSA security checkpoint at Boston’s Logan International Airport. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

Passengers using confirmation IDs should be prepared for additional identity checks, additional testing and potential delays, officials noted.

TSA says travelers who arrive at a TSA checkpoint without valid identification and have not yet paid their fare will face additional delays and risk missing their flight.

“To avoid delays or missing your flight, all travelers should obtain a REAL ID or other acceptable identification before heading to the airport,” Stahl said.

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A Transportation Security Administration officer checks a traveler’s documents at Hollywood Burbank Airport on October 1, 2025 in Burbank, California. (Daniel Cole/Reuters)

Stahl said the $45 fee is designed to help travelers who don’t comply with ID requirements, not taxpayers, cover the cost of additional testing.

The REAL ID requirement applies to all U.S. air travelers age 18 and older and went into effect in May.

The REAL ID has a gold star in the upper right corner, according to TSA.

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TSA officers wear patches on their uniforms. (Joe Radle/Getty Images)

Acceptable alternatives include U.S. passports, passport cards, state-issued enhanced driver’s licenses, certain mobile driver’s licenses and other TSA-approved documents, according to the agency’s website.

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For more information about the confirmID program, please visit the following website: TSA website.

TSA did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.