| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 1, 2026, 12:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 1, 2026, 12:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/real-id-updates-new-rule-requiring-some-travelers-to-pay-45-fee-goes-into-effect/3884557/ |
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A deadline has come and gone for travelers who have been flying domestically
without Real ID-compliant identification cards.
That deadline finally arrived on Sunday, as travelers who don’t have the
enhanced cards may have to pay a $45 fee before they can board their aircraft.
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