How do you get a REAL ID? Not having one could soon cost you $45

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.

Can you fly without a REAL ID? Yes but starting in 2026, it could cost you

The cost of a REAL ID is $28 if you are obtaining a Tennessee driver's license for the first time or it is time to renew your ...
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Real ID and International Travel: What’s the Real Deal?

If you’ve been hearing more about Real ID lately, you’re not alone. This updated identification requirement, set to be enforced starting May 2025, has caused some confusion, especially around what it ...

Traveling Without a Real ID? That’ll Cost You $45.

As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at ...
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Idaho road trip with ‘stunning views' among best in the US. Here's where to go

Love to travel? Idaho is home to one of the top road trips in the nation, according to Travel + Leisure. The travel publication released its 2025 list of the 23 best road trips in the U.S. "From the ...
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TSA to impose $45 fee for non-REAL ID travelers

Beginning on Feb. 1, 2026, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will impose a $45 fee on passengers traveling without a REAL ID-compliant identification card, such as Idaho’s Star Card, ...
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REAL ID enforcement begins: What travelers need to know

The time has come. Starting Wednesday, passengers nationwide must use a state-issued ID or license that is “REAL ID” compliant to travel within the U.S.Aside from being used to board domestic flights, ...