Travelers reminded to be REAL ID ready by May 7

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation reminds domestic travelers that as of May 7, you must have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative to avoid delays at airport security checkpoints.

State-issued REAL ID-compliant credentials must be marked with one of the following:

• A star in a circle
• A flag
• The text “Enhanced”

Alternatives to a state-issued REAL ID credential include:

• U.S. passport
• U.S. passport card
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler cards
• U.S. Department of Defense ID
• Permanent resident card

A full list of acceptable credentials is available online at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

About 96% of all driver’s licenses and state IDs issued in Hawaiʻi are REAL ID Gold Star-compliant. Those without a star in a circle on their driver’s license or state ID are encouraged to make an appointment through their county to obtain one.

County DMV Offices and Contact Information:

• Hawai‘i County https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/finance/vehicle-registration-licensing
• Kaua‘i County https://www.kauai.gov/DriversLicense
• Maui County https://www.mauicounty.gov/2125/DMV-Wait-Times
• City and County of Honolulu https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-csd-menu/site-csd-sitearticles/26204-services-and-locations-listings.html