The deadline to obtain real identification approaches. Here's how to find out if you need one.

Wausau, wis. (WSAW) – If you soon fly to your spring break destination, you will probably see the signs at the airport that you will need a real ID to fly. It is important to take this warning seriously.

If you intend to fly now, you’ll be okay. The rule will begin to be implemented on May 7. Then, American travelers must be real according to the ID at the Board of Directors of Internal Flights and access certain federal facilities. The change is due to the terrorist attacks on September 11. The law has requested minimum security standards for driving licenses or state -issued identity cards. All states including Wisconsin offers real cards in accordance with ID.

“These books are indicated as being in accordance with the fact that they have a star in the top right corner of the driver’s license to meet these real identification requirements, customers must provide additional documentation to demonstrate things such as the name and date of birth, the legal presence, their address and if they have a change of name,” said Tommy Winkler, DMV.

He said the best time to upgrade is when you have to renew your driving license. When you renew your license, there is no additional fee for a real ID, which means it’s the same $ 34 price as if you were receiving a regular license.

“This is the most convenient moment to upgrade, we encourage all people to go to our website, you will reach a page that has all the information about the Real ID, the documentation to be brought and the best thing the customers can do is click on the driving license guide. It will create a personalized list of documentation to bring, the best part is that it puts that application in our system and allows the customer to make an appointment, ”said Winkler.

If you need to upgrade and your renewal is after May 7, you will pay a $ 14 replacement fee for that real ID.

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