Air travelers lacking proper identification now face additional time and expenses when going through airport security checkpoints.

The new policy will help cover the cost of verifying the identity of travelers with insufficient ID, the TSA says.

February 1st, if you don't have a Real ID or an acceptable form of ID, you will have another option to go use TSA ConfirmID as an alternative way to verify your ID.

TSA PreCheck is a frequent traveler's secret weapon for getting through security as quickly and seamlessly as possible. With that little green check mark on your boarding pass, there's no need to take off your shoes or remove electronics from your bag.

TSA PreCheck has added another benefit in the form of TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, which is now available at 28 airports and 68 checkpoints, with 5 airlines already participating.

The Department of Homeland Security is considering updates to how it verifies identity and conducts security threat assessments for PreCheck applicants.

Now, travelers might need to pay a fee to get through security. The new TSA policy that started on Feb. 1 requires travelers without a Real ID or a passport to pay a $45 fee to get their identity verified at security checkpoints.

Transportation Security Administration using TSA Confirm.ID automated system to verify identity of those without acceptable identification.