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Wisconsin DMV issues REAL ID compliant products (marked with a
µ) in accordance with the federal
Real ID Act of 2005. If you plan to fly within the U.S., visit a military base or other federal buildings, the Department of Homeland Security will require identification that is REAL ID compliant (or show another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport) beginning May 7, 2025, the
new deadline for this federal requirement. Don’t get left behind without a REAL ID.
The following documents are acceptable proof of name and date of birth. Documents presented as proof must be original. Photocopies are not acceptable.
For REAL ID compliant cards
- Valid U.S. passport or passport card
- Certified birth certificate or equivalent document from the state, territory, or certificate of birth abroad issued by U.S. Dept. of State (federal forms FS-545 or DS-1350). In accordance with Puerto Rican law, as of October 30, 2010, Wisconsin will not accept any Puerto Rican birth certificate certified before July 1, 2010. More information at
www.pr.gov. Canadian birth certificates are not acceptable.
- Consular report of birth abroad
- Valid I-551, permanent resident card (issued by the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). Non-expiring I-551 (issued 1977-1989) cards are acceptable.
- U.S. Certificate of naturalization (federal form N-550)
- Certificate of U.S. citizenship (federal form N-560)
- Unexpired Employment Authorization document (I-688B or I-766)
- Unexpired foreign passport with a valid unexpired U.S., visa affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant's most recent admittance into the U.S.
Additional acceptable documents for non-compliant cards
Everything from the above list OR:
- A foreign passport with federal I-551 resident alien registration receipt card or federal I-94 arrival and departure record that identifies the person's first and last names, and the person's day, month and year of birth.
- USCIS Reception and Placement Program Assurance Form.
- A Wisconsin driver license bearing a photograph of the person.
- A Wisconsin ID card issued under §.343.50, bearing a photograph of the person.
- Federal I-94 Arrival/Departure Record (Parole version) and MV3002.
- Federal I-94 Arrival/Departure Record (Refugee version).
- A federal temporary resident card or employment authorization card (federal form I-688, I-688A).
- Native American ID card issued in Wisconsin.
- Court order with full name, date of birth and court seal. (Does not include abstract of criminal or civil convictions).
- Armed forces of the U.S. ID card issued to military personnel. Common Access Card or DD form 2.
- Dept of State Transportation Boarding Letter.
The department will decline to accept any document presented if it has reason to suspect the authenticity of the document. Questionable documents may require additional review.