Hawaiʻi State Identification Cards
The state ID card is a government-issued identification and an alternative to the Hawaii driver's license, for those who do not drive a vehicle. You are NOT required to have a State ID.
You are allowed to hold one (1) Real ID compliant credential. You may elect to designate your Hawaii State Identification card as the Real ID compliant (star) credential but you must surrender your Real ID compliant driver license or instruction permit and apply for a limited purpose driver license or instruction permit.
State Identification cards are valid for 8 years. The cost for a new or renewal is $40. For non-immigrants, your expiration date is dependent on your admit to date. The fee is $5 per year or fraction thereof.
Effective January 02, 2013, anyone applying for any original or renewal of their Hawaii State Identification Card must present original or certified documentary proof of:
- Legal name
- Date of birth
- Social security number- (effective June 18, 2021, presenting documentation is optional.)
- Legal presence and
- Proof of principal residence address
The application of a minor applicant under the age of 18 must include a signature from a parent or by another individual in loco parentis of the minor who can provide proof of guardianship. A certified copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required to verify name of parent.