Limited Purpose Driver's License

Since January 2016, the state of Hawaii has allowed its counties to issue a Limited Purpose Driver License. A Limited Purpose Driver License does not require documents to prove legal presence (which is defined as a person who is either a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to be in the U.S.) and/or proof of Social Security number. The applicant still must provide documentary proof of legal name, date of birth and Hawaii residence.

A Limited Purpose Driver License allows a person to operate a motor vehicle on public highways. It is not REAL ID compliant, meaning it is not exclusively accepted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to board a commercial aircraft or enter federal facilities. They are not accepted for official federal purposes.

Limited Purpose Driver’s License Brochure from HIDOT.
For information about federal compliant driver licenses, frequently asked questions and a list of acceptable documents, visit REAL ID.