HOW TO OBTAIN A HAWAII STATE ID

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OBTAINING A HAWAII STATE ID: In order to obtain a Hawaii State ID, you must present documentary proof of legal name, date of birth, social security number, legal presence and proof of principal residence. Documents presented for proof of name, date of birth, legal presence, and Social Security Number must be valid originals or certified copies. Below is a list of acceptable documents for a Hawaii state identification card presenting documentary proof of legal name, date of birth, and legal presence: • • • • • • • • •

U.S. State, Local Government –issued Certificate of Birth ID Card Valid U.S. Passport or Passport Card U.S. State, Local Government –issued Consular Report of Birth Abroad Certificate of Citizenship (N560) Certificate of Naturalization Non-U.S. Citizen – Valid DHS/USCIS !-551 Permanent Resident Card issued since 1997 Non-U.S. Citizen – Valid DHS/USCIS 1-688 Temporary Resident Card Non-U.S. Citizen – Valid DHS/USCIS 1-688B, 1-766 Employment Authorization Card Non-U.S. Citizen – Valid Foreign Passport with Appropriate Immigration Documents

For presenting proof of Social Security Number, the following documents will be sufficient: • • • • • •

Social Security Card A pay stubs with the applicant’s name and Social Security Number printed Wage and Tax Statement Form W-2 or 1099R, provided the Social Security Number is printed on the document, original or certified copy. Medicare ID Card (Suffix A, M, T, and TA only – indicates Social Security Number for the person named on the card) SSA-1099 form, from a previous year Non SSA-1099 form, from a previous year

For presenting proof of principal residence address, you must provide two documents from the following: • • • • • • • • • • • 2

Valid Driver’s License Vehicle registration or title issued at least 30 days before the application date Voter registration card or other mail addressed to the applicant from a government or medical entity Utility bill with the applicant’s name and address Checking or savings account statement not more than two months old Payroll check or payroll check stub with applicant’s name and address issued by an employer within two months of the application date Mortgage account or proof of home ownership Current property tax assessment form Receipt for personal property taxes paid Residential rental or time-share agreement for six months or more A W-2 form or 1099 form

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Student identification card or document Medical card issued by a health insurance agency Letter from the Hawaii State Department of Human Services indicating the person is receiving welfare assistance and that person’s address Department of taxation form A-6, application for tax clearance Homeless applicants may use the address of their current shelter agency, or if not staying in a shelter, may use the general delivery of the pose office nearest where they spend most of their time If the applicant is in a shelter because of abuse, the applicant may display the address of a relative or friend or post office box number on the card, but must provide the applicant’s principal address for file purposes Applicants documenting enrollment in a State or Federal address confidentiality program which allows an applicant to obtain and use alternative addresses may use an alternative address on the card, but must provide the applicant’s permanent address for file purposes In areas where a number and street name have not been assigned for United States mail delivery, an address convention used by the United States Postal Service is acceptable Spouse or parent affidavit, provided the spouse or parent’s address can be verified Other documents the examiner of drivers accepts of proof of Hawaii principal address

For a full list of acceptable documents of a Hawaii State ID, go to http://hidot.hawaii.gov/hawaiistateid/. In general, 1) a certified copy of your birth certificate or current U.S. Passport AND 2) Social Security card will suffice to show documentary proof of legal name date of birth, social security number, and legal presence. This brochure will guide you on how to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate and social security card.

WHAT IF I HAVE THESE ITEMS ALREADY? If you have all of these items, you can go to any of the following Driver License locations listed below. Bring $20 cash or $15 if you are 65 years of age and older. Please call or check on-line for current fees as these may have changed. The applications for a State ID are available online, as well as in paper form, at any of the locations listed below. Driver License Locations: City and County of Honolulu • Kalihi-Kapalama – 1199 Dillingham Blvd., Driver Licensing A-101, (808) 532-7730 • Wahiawa – 330 North Cane St., (808) 621-7255 • Waianae – 85-670 Farrington Hwy., (808) 768-4222 • Kapolei – 1000 Ulu`ohi`a St., (808) 768-3100 Koolau – 47-388 Hui Iwa St., Suite 19, (808) 239-6301 Maui County • Kahului – 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Suite A-17 (Maui Mall Shopping Center), (808) 270-7363 • Kihei – 303 East Lipoa St., (808) 270-7363 • Lahaina – 900 Front St., Unit I-17, (808) 270-7363 • Pukalani – 91 Pukalani St.(Hannibal Tavares Community Center), (808) 270-7363 3

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Hana – Hana Hwy. and Uakea Rd. (County Public Works Office), (808) 248-7280 Lanai – 309 Seventh St. #101, (808) 565-7878 Molokai – 100 Ailoa St. (Mitchell Pauole Center), (808) 553-3430

Hawaii County • Hilo – 349 Kapiolani St., (808) 961-2222 • Kona – 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. (West Hawaii Civic Center), (808) 323-4800 Kauai County • Lihue – 4444 Rice St., Suite A-480, (808) 241-4242 WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A CERTIFIED COPY OF MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE? If you need to replace your ID and do not have a certified copy of your birth certificate, you can go in person to the Department of Health at 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. Although the application states that you must show ID, if you are obtaining your own birth certificate, the State of Hawaii does not require you to show ID. If you were born out of state, contact that state’s department of health and find out how you can order your birth certificate via mail. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD? Your Social Security Card is just one way of showing documentary proof of your social security number. Go to http://hidot.hawaii.gov/hawaiistateid/ for a list of acceptable documentary proof of your social security number. If none of these apply, you can get or replace a social security card by completing a form SS-5 and taking or mailing your completed form to your local Social Security office. The form is available online at http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/. Please note that because the Honolulu Social Security office is located inside the Federal Building, individuals without an ID can only enter the building escorted by a security guard at 10am or 2pm. Arrive at 9:30am or 1:30pm and wait to be escorted into the office.

See next page for helpful contact information.

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SSA Branch Office Locations: Honolulu RM 1-114 Fed Bldg 300 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96850 Kapolei Kapolei Pacific Center 970 Manawai Street Kapolei, HI 96707

Kauai Suite 105 4334 Rice Street Lihue, HI 96766

Lanai Suite 125 2200 Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793

Big Island (Hawaii) Suite 710 111 E. Puainako Street Hilo, HI 96720

Maui Suite 125 2200 Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793

Molokai Suite 125 2200 Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793

Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i 924 Bethel Street Honolulu, HI 96813 www.legalaidhawaii.org Legal Aid’s Hotline: O‘ahu: 808.536.4302 Neighbor Islands: 1.800.499.4302

REMEMBER: This brochure is meant to provide general information, and does not provide specific legal advice about your individual case. The law, processes and costs often changes. Each case is different.

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