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What you need to know about Hawaii Law and how it can affect you !

DRIVER LICENSES - The Misconceptions and the truth !

The State of Hawaii is the ONLY STATE that does not have a mandatory license changeover law.

This means that your MAINLAND DRIVER LICENSE IS VALID IN HAWAII and may even be renewed from here.

If you are told that you must have a Hawaii driver's license, feel free to let the person know that you know the truth about Hawaii license law as it pertains to drivers licenses. Never let anyone discriminate against you or intimidate you into surrendering your mainland driver's license.

What else can happen when you change your drivers licence…

When you change your driver's license, a lot more happens than just changing the color of the plastic. Many governmental agencies are made aware of the change you have made in your driver's license. For instance, the State of Hawaii operates exclusively on the Social Security system. If you obtain a Hawaii driver's license, the Social Security Administration is made aware that you now have a Hawaii license and it is possible that it could adversely affect you in the future. You may even be called for jury duty even when you are not in Hawaii. When you return to the mainland you may find that you have only fifteen (15) days to obtain your home state's driver's license. Under new national license laws, it is now impossible to hold more than one driver's license. It is also true that your legal domicile may be affected by the change in your driver's license and in the process, your tax obligations may also be affected.

The bottom line is this....unless you live in Hawaii on a full time basis, don't obtain a Hawaii driver's license specifically for lower golf course rates.

Last Updated:  2006-03-20

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