MILWAUKEE - Airline travelers will face new identification requirements to board their flights in 2025.
A news release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says when enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the regular Wisconsin driver license or ID will no longer be accepted identification for domestic air travel or to enter a federal building or military base. Travelers will need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or state ID card or another acceptable form of identification (such as a passport).
Wisconsin’s driver licenses and ID cards have been REAL ID compliant since January 14, 2013. With renewals required every eight years, all Wisconsin residents have had the option to convert to a REAL ID.
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You are invited to visit wisconsindmv.gov/REALID to learn about what documents are required to present at a DMV, start the application online, and make an appointment for service to make your trip as quick and convenient as possible."
Officials say to date, 62% of Wisconsin’s driver license or ID cards currently display the REAL ID star indicating they are federally compliant.
Costs, requirements to get REAL ID
Those who already have a driver license or ID may obtain a REAL ID-compliant card for $14 (the cost of a replacement driver license) or $16 for an ID card. There is no additional fee if the upgrade takes place at the same time as the renewal.
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To obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, individuals must visit a Wisconsin DMV and bring the following original documents or a certified copy (not a photocopy, fax or scan):
- Proof of Name and Date of Birth
- Proof of Legal Presence in the U.S.
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
- Proof of Social Security number
- Proof of Address
For a complete list of acceptable documents, visit wisconsindmv.gov/REALID.