TSA ConfirmID Alert Beginning February 1, 2026, all airline passengers 18 years years or older, need a a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, or another federally approved form of identification (Passport, Global Entry, etc.) to board their flights. Travelers without an acceptable form of ID must pay a $45 fee. source: Virginia DMV Passengers can visit their local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to obtain a REAL ID (indicated by a star in the corner of the license) or plan to travel with another ID such as: U.S. Passport (booklet or card) or Foreign-issued passport Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST card issued by Department of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Defense ID Permanent Resident (green) card Consult TSA's REAL ID webpage for the complete list Links to license-issuing agencies in the Washington, D.C. region: D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Hide related content Off Editorial Section(s) Flight Information Topic(s) REAL ID Banner image hm_header_IAD_realid.jpg