A new fee of $45 will be imposed by the Transportation Security Administration for domestic flights. This applies to ...

REAL ID-compliant IDs are now needed to board federally regulated commercial aircrafts, and if you don't have one, a fee is in your future.

The first morning of Real ID didn’t cause chaos at Southern California airports, as the long-delayed security enhancement born in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy took flight for the first time. A ...

After two decades of delays, California’s Real ID requirement is now in effect. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security now requires people to have a federally approved document — such as a passport ...

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, the TSA will implement a $45 fee for passengers who do not present a California Real ID, opting ...

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, TSA will launch a new $45 fee option for travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The TSA announced a new biometric kiosk system for travelers without Real ID, charging $18 for 10 days of airport ...

As many Californians are struggling to understand the REAL ID rules amid the government shutdown, the California Department of Motor Vehicles said Wednesday that an extension has been granted. Even ...