WI Real ID Deadline Looming News | May 1, 2025 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy The majority of Wisconsinites already have REAL IDs. The Transportation Security Administration will start requiring a REAL ID to board domestic flights or visit federal buildings starting on May 7. A REAL ID meets higher federal security standards and requires multiple documents like a birth certificate, social security card, or passport. REAL IDs are marked with a gold star. According to the Wisconsin DOT, 64 percent of Wisconsinites have the gold star on their license. More information on getting a REAL ID is available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.