Can I fly with a passport instead of a Real ID? See what you need for a Real ID in California

If you have a passport, you can use that instead of a REAL ID to board domestic flights, according to the Department of ...
CNET

Don't Fly Without a Real ID in 2026, Unless You Want to Pay $45 Extra

Starting Feb. 1, travelers who don't have the required government-issued ID will need to pay a fee and undergo a biometric ...

TSA to implement $45 fee for travelers without Real ID starting February 2026

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, the TSA will implement a $45 fee for passengers who do not present a California Real ID, opting ...
Los Angeles Times

Flying without a Real ID? It could cost you $18 and a trip through a new screening process

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The TSA announced a new biometric kiosk system for travelers without Real ID, charging $18 for 10 days of airport ...
Los Angeles Times

Flying without a Real ID or passport? It’ll cost you $45 soon

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Starting Feb. 1, air travelers who try to board without a Real ID or other TSA-approved ID will be subject to a ...
NBC Bay Area

Need a Real ID? Don't Panic: What to Know During the Government Shutdown

As many Californians are struggling to understand the REAL ID rules amid the government shutdown, the California Department of Motor Vehicles said Wednesday that an extension has been granted. Even ...
FOX40 News

DMV welcomes new CA driver license and ID with advanced designing and security features

(FOX40.COM) — The Department of Motor Vehicles has issued a brand new design on the California driver’s license and identification cards that focuses on advanced security features. • Video above: ...