You will want to ensure you have proper documentation if you plan to travel by plane later this spring.  Due to the REAL ID Act beginning this May, your regular Wisconsin driver's license or ID may no longer be accepted as identification for domestic air travel or gaining entry into a federal building or military base. Travelers will be asked to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, state ID card, or another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Wis-DOT) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are urging everyone age 18 and older to take note of the photo ID they have in their possession now with the enforcement of REAL ID requirements starting May 7. 

The most common document is a driver's license or ID, and it should have the REAL ID star in the upper right corner.

You can still fly with a standard license if you carry your passport or passport card.

Over 63% of Wisconsin's valid driver's licenses or ID cards currently display the REAL ID star, indicating they are federally compliant. In 2005, Congress passed the federal REAL ID Act to standardize state-issued driver licenses and ID cards to enhance security and prevent identity fraud.

In Wisconsin, a REAL ID costs the same as a regular driver's license or ID card, which is $34 for a driver's license or $28 for a photo ID. If you need a duplicate, it costs $14 for a driver's license or $16 for an ID card. 

You can find more information on how to get your REAL ID by clicking the link here.