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$45 TSA Identity-Check Fee Starts Feb. 1 for North Carolina Air Travelers Without REAL ID

The charge funds TSA's ConfirmID system covering a 10-day travel window.

Overview

  • Passengers without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification will be directed to the optional ConfirmID verification before entering security at North Carolina airports.
  • Officials urge travelers to prepay the $45 online and bring a digital or printed receipt along with another form of ID to help reduce delays.
  • A single ConfirmID payment validates identity for up to 10 days, enabling both outbound and return flights within that period to be covered.
  • TSA expects longer checkpoint wait times for travelers who use ConfirmID once the requirement begins.
  • North Carolina’s DMV reports more than 5 million residents, about 58%, already hold a REAL ID as offices increase access for applicants.