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Planning to fly without a Real ID in Wisconsin? Here's what to bring to the airport
After years of postponements, the deadline to get a Real ID in Wisconsin has come and gone. If you still haven't gotten yours, you'll need another approved form of ID to fly domestically, or you may have to complete additional security screenings at the airport. Regular driver's licenses are no longer valid forms of ID to fly domestically or visit federal buildings following the May 7, 2025 Real ID deadline. Here's what to expect and how to prepare if you're flying without a Real ID. If you don't have a Real ID, you can still fly domestically and visit certain federal facilities if you have another form of ID approved by the Transportation Security Administration. If you don't have another TSA-approved form of ID, you may be asked to complete "an identity verification process" at the airport, according to the TSA. TSA officers will collect information including your name and current address, and if they can confirm your identity, you will be allowed to enter the security checkpoint. There, you may face additional screening. If you do not cooperate with the verification process or if officers cannot verify your identity, then you will not be allowed into the security checkpoint. Other TSA-approved alternatives include: U.S. passport or U.S. passport card State-issued enhanced driver's license DHS trusted traveler cards (GlobalEntry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID (including dependents' IDs) Permanent resident card Border crossing card Acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized tribal nation HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) The TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling domestically. A Real ID is a more secure version of your driver's license, marked by a star in the upper right corner for a Wisconsin ID. The switch is part of the Real ID act, passed by Congress in 2005, which required the federal government to create standards for identification, such as driver's licenses, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Under the law, ID cards have to meet certain standards for purposes like flying domestically or visiting federal buildings and military bases. To obtain a Real ID in Wisconsin, you'll need to go to your local DMV. You can visit the DMV's website at to start filling 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. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here's how you can fly without a Real ID in Wisconsin
Business Insider
05-05-2025
- Business Insider
What airlines are saying to people who don't have a Real ID yet
Business Insider has reached out to 12 of the biggest US airlines about how they plan to manage long waits at security checkpoints or confusion at check-in counters. While they can't help you get around federal ID rules, your ticket may offer free changes if you need to delay your trip. As of April 11, 81% of flyers were already presenting compliant IDs, the Transportation Security Administration said. That means hundreds of thousands more have not yet upgraded their state driver's license or obtained another form of acceptable federal identification. No airlines have announced across-the-board flexibility for those who cannot fly or miss their flights due to security delays or Real ID issues. Long DMV lines have been reported in some large cities around the country, but they may shorten after the deadline passes. Depending on the airline, you can opt to move your flight until after you've secured a new state ID. Luckily, many tickets are now cancellable for credit or changeable with no added fees. What you can use instead of a Real ID, according to the TSA: US passport US passport card A US Department of Defense ID, including those issued to dependents DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) State-issued Enhanced Driver's License or Enhanced ID Border crossing card Permanent resident card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs) HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential US Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) US Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) The TSA said a temporary driver's license is not accepted. It also warned that this list can change at any time and said travelers should check the agency's website before traveling to verify that their form of ID is still accepted. You can also get through security without an updated ID, but you will need to answer questions like your name and current address to verify your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you can enter the checkpoint, but you could be subject to extra screening. This has always been the case (as people who have forgotten their wallets have learned the hard way), but the TSA said this will likely cause delays as more passengers require the alternative method. Here's what airlines have told us so far about what they're doing in anticipation of Wednesday: Delta Air Lines "As we do today, Delta people will work on a case-by-case basis to rebook customers who miss flights due to extenuating circumstances once at the airport," the airline told Business Insider. Avelo Airlines Budget carrier Avelo Airlines told BI that it cannot offer a waiver for missed flights due to Real ID requirements, as the new rule has been communicated to customers via email for "a while now." Customers can pay a fare difference to change or cancel their flights for a travel credit. Southwest Airlines Southwest referred BI to Airlines for America or the TSA because Real ID is a government-mandated program.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
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Don't have a Real ID license? Here's what else Michigan travelers can use
Behind on getting a Real ID compliant license? Fortunately, if you have a passport you can still fly domestically even without updating your license. If you don't have an approved ID, you risk TSA preventing you from traveling. At the very least, you will need to go through additional extensive questioning to ensure your identity is accurate. Real ID compliance is part of a larger act passed by Congress in 2005 to set 'minimum security standards' for the distribution of identification materials, including driver's licenses according to reporting from USA Today. The law forbids federal agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration or U.S. Department of Homeland Security, from accepting state-issued forms of identification that aren't Real ID compliant. Here's what to know about alternatives. More: I joked about getting deported. In Trump's America, it's not funny. | Opinion More: Need a 'pit stop' while driving? These 3 Michigan rest areas rank among best in US TSA-approved Real ID alternatives include: U.S. passport U.S. passport card Enhanced Michigan driver's license (says enhanced on the front) DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) Without Real ID, you may be turned away and won't be allowed past the security checkpoint to your gate or plane. Without proper ID, the TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process that includes collecting information such as your name and current address to confirm your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint, where you may be subject to additional screening. You will not be allowed to enter the security checkpoint if you choose to not provide acceptable identification, you decline to cooperate with the identity verification process, or your identity cannot be confirmed. The deadline to have a Real ID-compliant identification is May 7, 2025. Real ID compliance is part of a larger act passed by Congress in 2005 to set 'minimum security standards' for the distribution of identification materials, including driver's licenses, USA TODAY reported. The law means certain federal agencies, like the Transportation Security Administration or the Department of Homeland Security, won't be allowed to accept state-issued forms of identification that don't include a Real ID seal. You can update your ID by visiting your local Michigan Secretary of State branch office. You'll need to bring the following documents, per the department: Your current Michigan driver's license or ID. A valid, unexpired U.S. passport, birth certificate, or other proof of legal presence document. A certified legal name-change document, if your name is different from what is on your birth certificate. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: What happens if I get to TSA screening and don't have Real ID?
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
What happens if you don't have Real ID? Don't get turned away at airport security
Starting May 7, you need to carry identification that's Real ID compliant — a driver's license or state ID, or passport, that is federally approved for travel security — to avoid being turned away at the airport. Don't have an approved ID? You risk TSA preventing you from traveling. At the very least, you will need to go through additional extensive questioning to ensure your identity is correct. Real ID compliance is part of a larger act passed by Congress in 2005 to set 'minimum security standards' for the distribution of identification materials, including driver's licenses according to reporting from USA Today. The law forbids federal agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration or U.S. Department of Homeland Security, from accepting state-issued forms of identification that aren't Real ID compliant. What happens if you don't have approved ID and are traveling? Here's what to know. Without Real ID, you may be turned away and won't be allowed past the security checkpoint to your gate or plane. Without proper ID, the TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process that includes collecting information such as your name and current address to confirm your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint, where you may be subject to additional screening. You will not be allowed to enter the security checkpoint if you choose to not provide acceptable identification, you decline to cooperate with the identity verification process, or your identity cannot be confirmed. More: When is deadline to get Real ID? When you need an upgraded license in Michigan TSA-approved Real ID alternatives include: U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) The deadline to have a Real ID-compliant identification is May 7, 2025. Real ID compliance is part of a larger act passed by Congress in 2005 to set 'minimum security standards' for the distribution of identification materials, including driver's licenses, USA TODAY reported. The law means certain federal agencies, like the Transportation Security Administration or the Department of Homeland Security, won't be allowed to accept state-issued forms of identification that don't include a Real ID seal. You can update your ID by visiting your local Michigan Secretary of State branch office. You'll need to bring the following documents, per the department: Your current Michigan driver's license or ID. A valid, unexpired U.S. passport, birth certificate, or other proof of legal presence document. A certified legal name-change document, if your name is different from what is on your birth certificate. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: When is the Real ID deadline? What to know about the new security rules
