HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City is reminding residents, especially those planning to travel, to get a Real ID.
Real IDs are driver’s licenses marked with a star in a gold circle and will be required for those boarding domestic flights or entering federal facilities.
“We are extremely encouraged that a significant number of O‘ahu residents have a driver’s license that complies with federal security standards, and will help our efforts to minimize any last-minute rush in 2025 as well as avoid a domestic air travel nightmare for our residents,” said Kim Hashiro, director of the city’s Department of Customer Services.
Originally slated for April 2021, the Real ID enforcement was delayed three times and extended to May 7, 2025. According to the City, the hold-up was partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To get a Real ID-compliant driver’s license on Oahu, you can make an appointment on Honolulu’s online city services AlohaQ.