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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 is a non-exhaustive list of documents acceptable as proof of identity. Per Trans 102.15(4)(a), any original and authentic document identifying the person by name and bearing the person's signature, a reproduction of the person's signature, or a photograph of the person is acceptable.

For REAL ID compliant and non-compliant cards:

• A valid (or expired eight years or less) photo driver license or photo ID card issued by Wisconsin or another jurisdiction, except a province of the Dominion of Canada
• Social security card issued by the Social Security Administration
• U.S. passport or passport card valid or expired 5 years or less and issued at age 16 or older
• Military discharge papers including certified copy of federal form DD-214
• U.S. government and military dependent identification card
• A parent or guardian having legal custody identifies person under the age of 18 and the parent or guardian shows a valid Wisconsin driver license or ID card
• A valid photo ID card from any U.S. university, college, technical college or high school. The card must contain your name and photograph
• DOC Offender ID card with photograph and full name listed
• Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate release ID card
• Unexpired temporary driver license or ID card receipt, including receipts from other jurisdictions
• A government-issued product from a federal, state, county or city agency with the applicant's name and photo or signature
• Certified marriage certificate or certified divorce decree, if it bears your signature
• Documents permitted under Proof of Name and Date of Birth section, if it bears your photograph

The department will decline to accept any document presented if it has reason to suspect its authenticity.
Questionable documents may require additional review.