You have less than 8 months to get a Real ID. Here's how to get one in Wisconsin

Travelers planning to fly next spring and summer are going to need a Real ID in order to board their next flight in the U.S. starting on May 7, 2025.

By the deadline, people 18 and older will be required to have a Real ID-compliant driver's license or other TSA-approved identification to fly domestically. With less than eight months to the deadline, here's what to know about how to get a Real ID in Wisconsin.

When's the deadline to get Real ID in Wisconsin?

Travelers planning on flying with the U.S., or those visiting a military base or other federal buildings will be required to show a Real ID, or another form of identification, such as a passport, starting May 7, 2025.

What is Real ID?

The Real ID act, passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the federal government create standards for identification, such as driver's licenses, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

"The act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibits certain federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards," according to the Department of Homeland Security.

The purposes include accessing certain federal facilities, boarding planes and entering nuclear power plants.

What happens if I don't get a Real ID in Wisconsin?

Your driver's license will still be valid without a Real ID even after the 2025 deadline. However, you will not be able to fly domestically or enter a federal building unless you have another form of approved identification, such as a U.S. passport.

How to get a Real ID in Wisconsin:

To obtain a Real ID in Wisconsin, you'll need to go to your local DMV and won't be able to complete the process online. You can visit the DMV's website at dlguides.wi.gov to start filling on the necessary forms.

The price to get a Real ID in Wisconsin is the same as getting or renewing a regular driver's license — $34. A regular photo ID costs $28.

If your current ID doesn't expire before 2025 and you want to get a Real ID before then, you will have to pay the cost of a duplicate card— $14. Here's a full list of driver licensing fees.

DMV locations in Milwaukee:

Here's a list of DMV locations in the Milwaukee area:

• Milwaukee-Central : 2701 S. Chase Ave.
• Milwaukee-Downtown : 819 N. 6th St.
• Milwaukee-Northeast : 6073 N. Teutonia Ave.
• Milwaukee-Northwest : 7301 W. Mill Road
• Milwaukee-Southwest : 5500 W. Grange Ave.
• South Milwaukee : 1835 College Ave.

What you'll need to bring with you to the DMV to get Real ID in Wisconsin:

You'll need to bring the following documents with you to get a Real ID in Wisconsin. Some documents may be used for more than one category, whereas others only satisfy the requirements of a single category. The documents include:

• Proof of name and date of birth
• Proof of legal presence in the U.S.
• Proof of name change if your name is different than what's on your birth certificate
• Proof of address
• Social Security Number

You can use the DMV's interactive driver licensing guide for a personalized checklist of the required documents. You can also schedule an appointment at the DMV for faster service.

For more information:

You can visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website at wisconsindot.gov or email your questions to the Wisconsin DMV email service .

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: You have less than 8 months to get a Real ID. Here's how to get one in Wisconsin