The TSA's New $45 Fee to Fly Without ID Is Illegal

Re:The TSA's New $45 Fee to Fly Without ID Is Illegal by Fhch6HQ on Monday February 02, 2026 @10:08PM (#46865935)

What states do you have to pay for your Real ID every time? Yes, you have to pay to renew your license or photo ID, but the Real ID fee in my state (PA) is one-time. Renewal costs are the same whether it's a Real ID or not.

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Re:The TSA's New $45 Fee to Fly Without ID Is Illegal by FireBeyond on Monday February 02, 2026 @11:14PM (#46866403)

California would be one, because they issue Real IDs to non-citizens that are tied to their documentation, which needs to be reviewed each time.

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Re:The TSA's New $45 Fee to Fly Without ID Is Illegal by davchana on Tuesday February 03, 2026 @03:31AM (#46868203)

to add, fee for Real ID marker on Limited Term license covers 5 years, so if one gets lets say a license for 2 years (& had to pay for 5 years), the next renewals/updates within those 5 years are free.

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Re:The TSA's New $45 Fee to Fly Without ID Is Illegal by trailbits on Tuesday February 03, 2026 @12:38AM (#46866935)

WA state it is an extra $56 every time you renew for Real ID

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