Kokua Line: Should I wait to replace flawed license until redesign rollout?
May 27, 2026
Question: Regarding the problem with barcodes on some Hawaii driver’s licenses and state IDs (https://808ne.ws/4u02H5F), this also happened to me — I can’t load my license into Apple Wallet, which responds “no barcode detected.” On April 22, you had an article (https://808ne.ws/4wX6Wlm) sa
ying the DMV will be coming out with a redesigned license, a separate upgrade from this barcode issue. If I apply for a replacement now will I be getting the redesigned one or should I wait? ...read more read less