WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the REAL ID deadline approaching on May 7, PennDOT and the Shapiro administration are hosting a REAL ID Day across the commonwealth.
On Monday, March 17 the Wilkes-Barre Drivers License Center will host a REAL ID Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Getting a REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but starting on May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to:
- Board domestic commercial flights.
- Enter a military base.
- Enter certain federal facilities that require a federally acceptable form of ID.
It is important to have the right documents when you go for your REAL ID.
Federal REAL ID regulations require that PennDOT must verify the following documents:
- Proof of Identity: Examples include an original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics with a raised/embossed seal, or a valid, unexpired U.S. Passport.
- Proof of Social Security Number (proof must display current legal name and full nine digits of the Social Security Number): examples include a Social Security card, a W-2 form, a SSA-1099 form, a non-SSA-1099 form, or a pay stub.
- Two Proofs of Current, Physical PA Address: examples include a current, unexpired PA driver’s license or identification card, vehicle registration, or a utility bill with the same name and address.
- Proof of all Legal Name Changes (if the current legal name is different than what is reflected on proof of identity document): examples include certified marriage certificate(s) issued by the County Court for each marriage, court order(s) approving a change in legal name, or adoption decree issued by your county’s family court.
- Note: If the current name is the same as what is reflected on the proof of identity document (usually birth certificate or passport), proof of legal name change does not need to be shown.
To get your REAL ID you will need to pay a one-time $30 fee.
To find out if REAL ID is right for you, you can go to the REAL ID online wizard and answer a few questions to learn more.
The Wilkes-Barre Drivers License Center is located at 1085 Hanover Street, Wilkes-Barre.
