HI SCR26

Urges Hawaii counties to implement additional procedures or technologies to streamline the driver's license renewal process while maintaining compliance with federal and state law.

Notes that Hawaii achieved full compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 in September 2013, which requires verification of photo identification, date of birth, social security number, and proof of residency.

Identifies sources of frustration with the renewal process: public misunderstanding of federal documentation requirements, incidents of lost documents requiring resubmission, and increased renewal volumes due to extension of license validity from 6 to 8 years in 2010.

References new federal guidance effective October 2020 requiring REAL ID-compliant identification to be marked with a gold star for access to federal facilities and commercial aircraft.

Acknowledges that some counties, including the City and County of Honolulu, have already implemented streamlining measures such as the AlohaQ online appointment portal.