The REAL ID enforcement deadline of October 1, 2021 has been extended.  The new REAL ID enforcement deadline is May 7, 2025.  At this time, travelers are able to use their current REAL ID compliant credential with no gold star to travel after October 1, 2021.

 According to Federal and State laws, individuals may hold only one REAL ID compliant credential.

If you have both a Driver's License and a Hawai'i State Identification credential, you must choose which credential will be your compliant REAL ID Credential. If you choose your driver's license as your REAL ID compliant credential, you are not eligible for a State Identification card. If you currently possess a Hawai'i State Identification Card, you are not eligible to renew it.

If you choose your State Identification card as your REAL ID compliant credential, you will be issued a Limited Purpose Driver's License. The Limited Purpose Driver's License provides you with the authority to operate a motor vehicle. It cannot be used for identification purposes and is not acceptable for official Federal purposes. If you have an Out of State REAL ID compliant State Identification credential with a "star" you must apply for a Limited Purpose Driver's License or surrender your Out of State REAL ID compliant State Identification credential.

The REAL ID credential is marked with a "white star in a gold circle". This mark is required by the Department of Homeland Security to provide Federal agencies an easier way in recognizing REAL ID compliant credentials. The "white star in gold circle" indicates the state has been certified by the Department of Homeland Security as compliant with Federal REAL ID standards. Individuals traveling domestically on a commercial airline will need to present a REAL ID compliant credential or another form of identification by October 1, 2021.

What is Needed

(Refer to Acceptable Document List)

To apply for a REAL ID compliant credential, documents proving legal name, date of birth, legal presence, social security number and principal residence address must be presented at your local driver's license office. Documents must be originals or certified copies (from issuing entity). Photocopies, faxes and laminated documents are not acceptable. We do not accept any documents that have been taped, is torn or have holes punched in them. We must be able to read pertinent information on document. Additional documents are required if your name has changed from the name on your birth certificate.