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.