Alexandria International Airport (AEX) reminds travelers of a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) process intended to improve security and streamline identity verification for air travelers without an acceptable form of ID. Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, travelers aged 18 and older who do not present an acceptable form of ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or U.S. passport, will have the option to pay a $45 fee to attempt to verify their identity through TSA’s modernized alternative identity-verification process, TSA ConfirmID.

About TSA ConfirmID:
1. Affects only travelers aged 18 and older who do not present a TSA-approved form of ID
2. Verifies travelers’ identity using biographic/biometric data
3. Assesses travelers a non-refundable, $45 administrative fee
4. Covers verification for up to 10 days; pay again for subsequent travel without proper ID
5. Does not guarantee a successful security screening, only the verification process

“The security of the traveling public is our top priority, so we urge all travelers to get a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID as soon as possible to avoid delays and potentially miss flights,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Administrator for TSA Adam Stahl in a December 1, 2025, press release on the new service. Travelers who do not have an acceptable form of ID are encouraged to pay the $45 TSA ConfirmID fee online at Pay.gov prior to their flight for a more efficient airport security screening.