About TSA Confirm.ID
TSA Confirm.ID is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) initiative to verify passenger identity during the security screening process.
New Policy Effective February 1, 2026
Beginning February 1, 2026, all airline passengers must present an acceptable form of identification to proceed through TSA security checkpoints. Travelers who cannot present a valid ID, including those without a REAL ID-compliant document, will be subject to additional identity verification.
Acceptable Identification
Approved identification forms include:
- REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses or identification cards.
- U.S. passports or passport cards.
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI).
- U.S. military IDs or permanent resident cards.
- Federally recognized tribal photo IDs.
Identity Verification Process
If a traveler does not have an acceptable ID, TSA officers may confirm identity through other available means. This process may involve answering personal questions, verifying public records, or providing alternate documents. However, verification is not guaranteed, and failure to verify identity may result in denial of entry into the secure area and the inability to board a flight.
“Starting February 1, 2026, passengers must present an acceptable form of ID or undergo additional screening to verify identity.”
How to Prepare
Passengers are encouraged to check whether their identification is REAL ID-compliant before traveling. REAL ID-compliant cards typically display a star in the upper portion of the card.
To avoid travel delays or denied boarding, travelers should ensure their documents meet federal requirements well before the effective date.
Author’s summary: Starting February 1, 2026, TSA will require all passengers to show an approved form of ID or complete extended identity verification before passing through airport security.
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