Frequently Asked Questions

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of any county in Hawaii who deal with a lost or stolen drivers license are not required to report the loss or theft to local law enforcement or police department. However, it is strongly recommended to file a police report if your drivers license has been stolen in order to prevent identity theft. Once you file a police report, you will receive a copy of the report, which you should bring to a county’s local Hawaii DMV office when applying for a drivers license replacement.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii who prepare themselves for the drivers license application process, need to refer to the Official Hawaii Driver’s Manual. Information found in this manual includes document requirements, test requirements and other relevant information to help driver s get through the drivers license application process as efficiently as possible.

You can obtain an online copy of the manual at the Hawaii DOT official website. Drivers who prefer to obtain a physical copy of the Official Hawaii Driver’s Manual can do so by visiting any county’s local Hawaii DMV office.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii who need a drivers license renewal, must apply either by mail or in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. When applying in person, applicants must visit a county’s local Hawaii DMV office, and proceed with the following steps:

• Complete a State of Hawaii Driver’s License Application
• Provide proof of:

• Identity, legal name and date of birth
• Social Security number
• Legal presence
• Principal residence (two documents required)

• Pay the required drivers license renewal fee
• Pass a vision exam
• Submit to fingerprinting
• Have your photo taken

However, when applying by mail, every county in Hawaii has a different department for renewing drivers licenses. First of all, you must write a drivers license renewal request and mail it to your county’s local Hawaii DMV office. In the renewal request you must include the following information:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Hawaii driver’s license number
• Phone number or email address
• Mailing address
• Signature

After the Hawaii DMV office receives your drivers license renewal request and approves it, they will send you a drivers license renewalpackage, which includes all the forms and instructions you need for renewing drivers license. Once you receive a drivers license renewal notice, you must proceed with the following steps:

• Complete the forms in the package
• Provide proof of:

• Identity and legal presence
• Principal address (two documents required)

• Pay the required drivers license renewal fee

Honolulu

In Honolulu, the drivers license renewalrequest should be sent to the following address:

Department of Customer Services

P.O Box 30340

Honolulu, HI 96820

Fax: 808-768-3750

Hawaii

In Hawaii, the drivers license renewal request should be sent to the following address:

Department of Finance

Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division

Driver License Section

349 Kapiolani Street

Hilo, HI 96720

Fax: 808-961-8861

Kauai

In Kauai, you need to first ensure yourself that you are eligible torenewdrivers licenses by mail by calling the Hawaii Driver License Division at 808-241-4256. If you are eligible, you can mail the drivers license renewal request to the following address:

County of Kauai

Department of Finance

Driver License Division

4444 Rice Street, Suite A480

Lihue, HI 96766

Maui

In Maui, the drivers license renewal request should be sent to the following address:

Division of Motor Vehicle and Licensing

70 E. Kaahumanu Ave, Suite A-17

Kahului, HI 96732

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

In all four counties of Hawaii, drivers under the age of 17 must take part in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program, which includes steps of obtaining an instruction permit and provisional drivers license before a full unrestricted drivers license can be granted. Drivers who are 17 can obtain a full unrestricted drivers license.

If you are a resident who is 17 years old who meets certain requirements, or a resident who is over 18 years old, you can apply for drivers licenses by completing the following steps:

• Fill out a State of Hawaii Driver’s License Application
• Bring proof of:

• Name and date of birth
• Social Security number
• Principal residence (two documents)
• Legal presence

• Submit to fingerprinting
• Pass a vision test, a written drivers test and a road test (driving test)
• Pay the required drivers license fee

Certain variations of the application document format may apply as well. Once you have completed and collected all the needed documentation, you should submit it to any of the county’s local Hawaii DMV offices.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

There is no hardship license in any of the four counties in Hawaii, so you will have to wait for your suspension period to be over in order to reinstate your driving privileges.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

If you are a resident of Hawaii and an active-duty military member stationed elsewhere, you must inform your county’s local Hawaii DMV office of your status by mailing a copy of the enlistment or deployment papers, in order to be able to apply for a drivers license replacement. Along with those documents, you will have to mail payment for the applicable fee along with a letter of request including the following information:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Social Security card or Hawaii driver’s license number
• Date of birth
• Reason for replacement
• Email
• Signature

After your documents are processed, you will get a valid-without-photo license at your mailing address. When you return to Hawaii, you will have to visit your county’s local Hawaii DMV office and submit your military orders and discharge papers, or a letter from your commanding officer.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

Honolulu

Residents of Honolulu who deal with lost, damaged or stolen drivers licenses, may obtain a duplicate drivers license either by mail or in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. If you apply in person, you will be required to have your fingerprints and photograph taken. Additionally, you may need to have your vision checked at the DMV office. You will also have to pay the fee for a duplicate license. When applying by mail, you will need to send a letter with your request for a duplicate drivers license, which includes your:

• Name.
• Social Security number or drivers license number.
• Email address.
• The reason why you need a duplicate drivers license.
• Signature.

After you prepare your request for a drivers license replacement, you will also have to send a check or money order of $6 for the duplicate drivers license fee, to the following address:

Driver License Section

P.O. Box 30340

Honolulu, HI 96820

Hawaii

When applying for a duplicate drivers license in Hawaii County, you need to visit a county’s local Hawaii DMV office in person. Once there, you will be required to provide the following documentation for a drivers license replacement:

• Completed State of Hawaii Driver’s License Application
• Two proofs of your identity
• Payment for the drivers license replacement

After this, you will be issued a duplicate drivers license, which will expire on the day it was supposed to be renewed, before it was stolen or lost.

Maui

In Maui County, in order to apply for a drivers license replacement, you need to visit a county’s local Hawaii DMV office in person. Upon arrival, you will be required to provide the following documents:

• Completed State of Hawaii Driver’s License Application
• Two proofs of your identity
• Payment for the duplicate drivers license

Kauai

When drivers apply for drivers license replacements in the county Kauai, they need to present two proofs or residency and to pay a $7 fee for the duplicate drivers license.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

If you are a resident of Hawaii and you have received a drivers license revocation as a habitual traffic offender, your license will be suspended for 90 days, or your driving will be prohibited for 30 days for a first offense. In the following 60 days your drivers license will be restricted for work-related purposes only and you will be required to participate in a substance abuse treatment program.

To reinstate a drivers license revocation as a habitual traffic offender, you must contact your county’s local Hawaii DMV office.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Depending on the type of violation a driver in Hawaii has committed, the suspension period varies. After you complete your suspension period, you may be able to reinstate suspended drivers license, by doing the following:

• Provide proof of SR-22 insurance
• Satisfy the court requirements
• Retake and pass the road test and the knowledge test
• Complete an alcohol education program, if needed
• Complete a driver improvement course, if needed
• Reapply for a driver’s license
• Submit a payment for the suspended drivers license reinstatement

You might also need to provide the following documents to your local DMV office:

• Proof of legal name and date of birth:
  • US birth certificate
  • US passport
  • Military ID card
• Proof of Social Security number:
  • Social Security card
  • W-2 form
  • State-issued photo ID
• Proof of citizenship or presence:
  • US birth certificate
  • US passport
  • Foreign passport and I-94

Depending on the county where you live, you must contact your county’s local Hawaii DMV office for further information about the suspended drivers license reinstatement process.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii, who are active-duty military members and are stationed elsewhere, must inform their county’s local Hawaii DMV office of their status by mailing a copy of the enlistment or deployment papers. Once the papers are submitted, your expired drivers license can be automatically extended for 90 days after your discharge. Once your extension expires, you will need to visit your county’s local Hawaii DMV office and submit your military orders and discharge papers, or a letter from your commanding officer.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Hawaii has a long list of documents you need to submit when applying for a drivers license replacement. If you are a non-United States citizen living in any of the four counties in Hawaii, you should present the following documentation in the need of a duplicate drivers license:

• Proof of immigration status:
  • Form I-551 (Lawful Permanent Resident Card, Machine Readable Immigrant Visa) with your unexpired foreign passport
  • I-766 (Employment Authorization Document, EAD, work permit)
  • I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) or admission stamp in the unexpired foreign passport
• Proof of work eligibility:
  • Non-citizens need permission to work from DHS
  • Foreign workers need to show their:
    • I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) or admission stamp in the unexpired foreign passport
    • I-766 (Employment Authorization Document, EAD, work permit) from DHS
• Proof of age:
  • Your foreign birth certificate
    • If you don t have your foreign birth certificate, you can present your passport or a DHS document, as evidence of your age.
• Proof of identity:
  • I-551 Permanent Resident Card
  • I-94 Arrival/Departure Record with unexpired foreign passport or admission stamp in the unexpired foreign passport
  • I-766 Employment Authorization Document

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

Honolulu

Residents of Honolulu County who have recently had lost, damaged or stolen drivers licenses while out of state, can apply for a drivers license replacement by mail. To apply for a duplicate drivers license from out of state, residents should send a letter to the county’s local Hawaii DMV office, including the following information:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Social Security card or Hawaii driver’s license number
• Date of birth
• Reason for replacement
• Email
• Signature

You will also need to provide a check or money order in the letter for the $6 drivers license replacementfee. Once you have completed all the aforementioned steps, you should send everything to the following address:

Driver License Section

P.O. Box 30340

Honolulu, HI 96820

Fax: 808-832-2904

Your duplicate drivers license will be mailed to you within 10 days. Once you return to Hawaii, you will have to go to your county’s local Hawaii DMV office in order to receive a new drivers license.

Hawaii

Residents of the Hawaii County, who deal with stolen, damaged or lost drivers licenses while out of state, can apply for a duplicate drivers license by mail. In order to get a drivers license replacement, you will have to mail a letter with a request to the county’s local Hawaii DMV office, including the following information:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Social Security card or Hawaii driver’s license number
• Date of birth
• Reason for replacement
• Email
• Signature

You will also need to provide a check or money order in the letter for the $6 drivers license replacement fee and mail everything to the following address:

Department of Finance

Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division

Driver License Section

349 Kapiolani Street

Hilo, HI 96720

Your duplicate drivers license will be mailed to you within five to 10 days and it will be valid for 60 days. When you return to Hawaii, you will have to go to your county’s local Hawaii DMV office to receive a new drivers license.

Maui

If you’re a Maui county resident, you will need to call 808-270-7363 for detailed information on how to request a replacement driver’s license.

Kauai

Residents of Kauai County, who recently had to deal with damaged, lost or stolen drivers licenses while out of state, can apply for a duplicate drivers license by mail. To apply for a drivers license replacement from out of state, residents should send a letter to the county’s local Hawaii DMV office, including the following information:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Social Security card or Hawaii driver’s license number
• Date of birth
• Reason for replacement
• Email
• Signature

You will also need to provide a check or money order in the letter for the $7 drivers license replacementfee. Once you have completed all the aforementioned steps, you should send everything to the following address:

Driver Lisence Division

444 Rice Street, Suite A480

Lihu’e. HI 96766

Fax: (808) 241-6533

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

The DMV administers a vision test in order to determine whether or not the driver has the minimum standard of 20/40 vision for safe driving. If you do not meet the acuity standard of 20/40 in at least one eye, and the standard of visual field of 140 degrees horizontally, then you must have a vision statement completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Applicants who fail the vision exam will be given a vision report, which they must take to a vision specialist and have it completed before returning to finish applying for drivers licenses.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Drivers in any of the four counties in Hawaii are required by state law to submit to a chemical test while operating a motor vehicle, if requested from police or law enforcement officers. Drivers who refuse to undergo a blood or breath test will have their licenses automatically suspended for one year for a first offense. A second offense will result in a two-year drivers license suspension. Drivers licenses will be suspended for four years for a third offense. For any subsequent offense, the court might suspend your drivers license for up to five years.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

If your Hawaii drivers license is still valid, you can renew it six months prior to the expiration date. You will also have the opportunity to renew drivers licenses one year after the expiration date.

However, if your Hawaii drivers license is expired, you can renew it according to the period of time it has been expired. If your drivers license has been expired for less than a year, you can pay a reactivation fee and have it reactivated in order to begin with a process of renewing drivers licenses. If your drivers license has been expired for more than a year, you will need to apply for a new drivers license.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Hawaii residents who deal with lost or stolen drivers licenses are not required by the state to file a police report, but they are recommended to do so as soon as possible in order to prevent an identity theft or fraud. After filing a report to the police department or your local law enforcement, bring a copy of the report to your county’s local Hawaii DMV office when applying for a drivers license replacement. For further questions about whether your replacement fee will be waived or not, contact the Hawaii DMV.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

In Hawaii, there is an age limit to renew drivers licenses, which varies according to the county where you live.

Honolulu

In the county Honolulu, the validity of drivers license is divided as follows:

• Drivers under 25 years old can renew drivers licenses after four years
• Drivers from 25 to 71 years old can renew drivers licenses after eight years
• Drivers above 72 years old can renew drivers licenses after two years

Hawaii

In the county Hawaii, the validity ofdrivers licenses is divided on the basis of the years of the driver:

• Drivers from 18 to 24 years old can renew drivers licenses after four years
• Drivers from 25 to 71 years old can renew drivers licenses after eight years
• Drivers above 72 years old can renew drivers licenses after two years

Maui

In the county Maui, the validity ofdrivers licenses is divided on the basis of the years of the driver:

• Drivers from 16 to 24 years old can renew drivers licenses after four years
• Drivers from 25 to 71 years old can renew drivers licenses after eight years
• Drivers above 72 years old can renew drivers licenses after two years

Kauai

In the county of Kauai, drivers do not have an age limit, but they can renew drivers licenses after two, four or eight years.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii who deal with lost, damaged or stolen drivers licenses and need to obtain a duplicate drivers license, can do so in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. Honolulu County allows residents to submit applications by mail. When applying for a duplicate drivers license in Hawaii, you will be required to provide your mailing address in order to receive your drivers license replacement within 10 days.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Drivers of Hawaii who are 72 years old or older and who need to renew their drivers license, are required to do so in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office every two years. Upon renewing your drivers license, you might be required to take a vision test and a written knowledge test as well. In order to prepare for the knowledge exam, you should take some practice driving tests or read the Official Hawaii Driver’s Manual.

For more information: Senior Drivers in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents in Hawaii who operate a motor vehicle must follow certain laws and regulations when driving. Residents who violate the driving laws are subject to variety penalties, including the most severe penalty of having a drivers license suspension. Some of the violations that may constitute in a suspended drivers license, include:

• Driving under the influence (DUI/DWI)
• Failing or refusing to submit to a blood alcohol content (BAC) test
• Driving with a suspended license or no license
• Driving without insurance
• Other driving-related violations
• Physical or psychological disqualification
• Non-driving reasons for license suspension

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Drivers in Hawaii found to be driving with a suspended drivers license might face possible fines and jail time based on the reason for the drivers license suspension and on previous convictions. Depending on the situation, drivers in Hawaii may face a maximum penalty of up to $1,000 fine and up to 30 days in jail. If you are convicted of driving with a suspended drivers license, you might need to contact a lawyer in order to avoid the possible fine or jail time, or to find a way to prevent adding an extension to your drivers license suspension.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii who deal with stolen, damaged or lost drivers licenses, need to apply for a duplicate drivers license at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. The required fees for duplicate drivers license requests vary by county and include:

• Honolulu: $6
• Hawaii: $6
• Maui: $6
• Kauai: $7

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

The drivers license reinstatement fees in Hawaii depend on the circumstances of your drivers license suspension. The required fees you may need to pay, include:

• Reinstatement fee: $20
• Road skills test:
  • Honolulu County: $8
  • Hawaii County: $10
• Knowledge test:
  • Honolulu County: $2
  • Hawaii County: $1
• Four-year driver’s license (19-24 years old): $20
• Eight-year driver’s license (25-71 years old): $40
• Two-year driver’s license (72 years old and older): $10

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

The state of Hawaii does not issue a hardship license, so there are no suspensions eligible for such a drivers license.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

In all Hawaiian counties, drivers who want to begin with the process of getting drivers licenses need to submit a State of Hawaii Driver’s License Application along with all the required documentation and payment at any county’s local Hawaii DMV office. When applying for drivers licenses, drivers must also pass three tests including:

• Vision test
• Written knowledge test
• Road skills test

If you fail the driving test, you may have to wait several days in order to re-take it. Applicants must pass the driving test in order to be issued a HI drivers license.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii who are applying for drivers licenses, need to provide a list of documents when visiting a county’s local Hawaii DMV office, which include:

• A completed State of Hawaii Driver’s License Application

• Proof of identity, legal name and date of birth:
  • Birth Certificate
  • Valid US passport
• Proof of Social Security number:
  • Social Security card
  • Medicare ID Card
  • W-2 form
  • Pay stub
• Proof of legal presence:
  • Permanent Residence ID Card
  • Temporary Resident ID Card
  • Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization
  • Valid and unexpired US or foreign passport
• Proof of principal residence (two documents required):
  • A current valid Hawaii driver s license
  • Vehicle registration or title
  • A current voter registration card
  • Utility bill with applicant’s name and address
  • Checking or savings account statement
  • Payroll check or check stub issued by an employer
  • Mail from a government or medical entity
• Payment for the required drivers license fee, which vary according to the county:
  • Honolulu:
    • $20 (four-year validity) for drivers under 25 years old
    • $40 (eight-year validity) for drivers from 25 to 71 years old
    • $10 (two-year validity) for drivers above 72 years old
  • Hawaii:
    • $20 (four-year validity) for drivers from 18 to 24 years old
    • $40 (eight-year validity) for drivers from 25 to 71 years old
    • $10 (two-year validity) for drivers above 72 years old
  • Maui:
    • $20 (four-year validity) for drivers from 16 to 24 years old
    • $40 (eight-year validity) for drivers from 25 to 71 years old
    • $10 (two-year validity) for drivers above 72 years old
  • Kauai:
    • $8 for two-year validity
    • $16 for four-year validity
    • $32 for eight-year validity

Remember that certain variations of the application document format may apply as well. Additionally, names must be the same on all documents, so if you have had a name change and the names on your documents are not the same, you must also submit one of the following documents to verify your name change:

• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce Decree
• Naturalization Certificate
• Court Documents

Maui

In the county of Maui, you might need to present an additional Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii who want to renew drivers licenses can do so either by mail or in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. If you apply to renew your drivers license in person, you will need to provide the following documentation:

• CompletedState of Hawaii Driver’s License Application
• Proof of identity, legal name and date of birth:
  • Birth certificate
  • Valid US passport
• Proof of Social Security number:
  • Social Security card
  • Medicare ID card
  • W-2 form
  • Pay stub
• Proof of legal presence:
  • Permanent Residence ID Card
  • Temporary Resident ID Card
  • Certificate of citizenship or naturalization
  • Valid and unexpired US or foreign passport
• Proof of principal residence (two documents required):
  • A current valid Hawaii drivers license
  • Vehicle registration or title
  • A current voter registration card
  • Utility bill with applicant’s name and address
  • Checking or savings account statement
  • Payroll check or check stub issued by an employer
  • Mail from a government or medical entity
• Payment of the required drivers license renewal fee

If you have had a recent name change and the names on your documents are not the same, you must also submit one of the following documents to verify your name change:

• Marriage certificate
• Divorce decree
• Naturalization certificate
• Court documents

However, if you decide to apply by mail, you will need to go through much more complicated process. Applicants will have to send a drivers license renewal request to their county’s local Hawaii DMV office address that includes the following information:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Hawaii driver’s license number
• Phone number or email address
• Mailing address
• Signature

Honolulu

Department of Customer Services

P.O Box 30340

Honolulu, HI 96820

Fax: 808-768-3750

Hawaii

Department of Finance

Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division

Driver License Section

349 Kapiolani Street

Hilo, HI 96720

Fax: 808-961-8861

Kauai

In Kauai, you need to first ensure yourself that you are eligible for renewing drivers licenses by mail by calling the Hawaii Driver License Division at 808-241-4256. If you are eligible, you can mail the drivers license renewal request to the following address:

County of Kauai

Department of Finance

Driver License Division

4444 Rice Street, Suite A480

Lihue, HI 96766

Maui

Division of Motor Vehicle and Licensing

70 E. Kaahumanu Ave, Suite A-17

Kahului, HI 96732

After your Hawaii DMV office receives yourdrivers license renewal request and approves it, they will send you a drivers license renewal package which includes all the forms and instructions you need for renewing drivers license. Once you receive it, you must proceed with the following steps:

• Complete the forms in the package:
  • Medical Report Form, completed by your doctor within six months
  • Certificate of Eye Examination, completed by your doctor within six months
  • Completed and notarized Statement of Driver’s License Possession
• Provide proof of:
  • Identity and legal presence
  • Birth certificate
  • Valid US passport
  • Certificate of citizenship or naturalization
  • Principal address (two documents required)
  • A current valid Hawaii drivers license
  • Vehicle registration or title
  • A current voter registration card
  • Utility bill with applicant’s name and address
  • Checking or savings account statement
  • Payroll check or check stub issued by an employer
  • Mail from a government or medical entity
• Pay the required drivers license renewal fee

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Hawaii

Honolulu

Residents of Honolulu, who have damaged, lost or stolen drivers licenses, may apply for a duplicate drivers license by mail or in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. If you decide to apply by mail, you will need to provide the following documents:

• A letter with your request for a duplicate drivers license, which includes your:
  • Name
  • Social Security number or driver’s license number
  • Email address
  • The reason why you need a duplicate drivers license
  • Signature
• A check or money order of $6 for the duplicate drivers license fee

If you have recently had an official name change, you will also need to provide the following documents:

Marriage Certificate

• Divorce Decree
• Naturalization Certificate
• Court Documents

After you prepare your documentation for a drivers license replacement, send it to the following address:

Driver License Section

P.O. Box 30340

Honolulu, HI 96820

Your duplicate drivers license will be mailed to your address as a valid-without-photo license unless the DMV has a photo and signature on file for you.

Hawaii

Residents of the county of Hawaii who have stolen, damaged or lost drivers licenses, may apply for a drivers license replacement in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. Once you are there, you will need to present your drivers license in case it has been damaged. If your driver’s license has been stolen or lost and you do not have it with you, you will be required to complete the following steps:

• Complete a State of Hawaii Driver’s License Application
• Present two proofs of your identity:
  • US birth certificate
  • Social Security card
• Payment for the $6 fee for duplicate drivers license

In case that you have recently had an official name change, you will also need to provide the following documents:

• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce Decree
• Naturalization Certificate
• Court Documents

Maui

If you are a resident of Maui County, you need to visit a county’s local Hawaii DMV officein person to apply for a drivers license replacement. Upon arrival, you will be required to provide the following documents:

• Completed State of Hawaii Driver’s License Application
• Two proofs of identity:
  • US birth certificate
  • US passport
  • Social Security card
  • State of Hawaii ID card
  • Medicare Card
  • Military ID
  • Immigration and Naturalization Service documents
• Payment for the $6 duplicate drivers license fee

In case that you have recently had an official name change, you will also need to provide the following documents:

• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce Decree
• Naturalization Certificate
• Court Documents

Kauai

When drivers apply for drivers license replacements in Kauai, they are required to present two proofs of residency and pay the $7 fee for aduplicate drivers license.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents applying for drivers licenses in Hawaii must take a written knowledge test at their local DMV office. The written knowledge exams are administered in English. In addition to English, there are 12 other languages offered for taking the written drivers test including:

• Hawaiian
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Korean
• Vietnamese
• Tongan
• Samoan
• Tagalog
• Ilocano
• Spanish
• Chuukese
• Marshallese

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii who have expired drivers licenses must renew drivers licenses either by mail or in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. Drivers who fail to renew drivers licenses by the expiration date, have an opportunity to reinstate and renew their driver’s licenses within one year.

If your driver’s license has beenexpired for more than one year, you may face the penalty of having to apply for a new driving license. Another penalty you can face is that you will not be allowed to operate a motor vehicle until you have your drivers license renewed or until you apply for a new one.

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of any county of Hawaii who have applied for a drivers license renewal by mail or in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office should receive their drivers licenses as soon as possible. Drivers who have applied for a drivers license renewal at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office will receive their license at the DMV office. Drivers who have not received their drivers license renewal in the mail within the allotted time should contact the DMV office in their county.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

In Hawaii, the required tests to get drivers licenses include the following:

• A vision test
• A written drivers test
• A road test

At first, when you visit a county’s local Hawaii DMV office, you will be given a vision test and a written drivers test. The written knowledge test consists of about 40 questions and must be passed with a score of 80 percent or higher.

If you want to have the written exam read out loud for you by another person, you can take an oral exam instead of the written test. After you pass these exams and you pay the required fees, you will have to pass a road test, as a final part of the process of application for a drivers license.

The fees for the tests vary according to the county you live in:

Honolulu

In Honolulu, these are the fees for the required tests:

• Road test: $8
• Written test: $2
• Oral test: $10

Hawaii

In the county Hawaii, these are the fees for the required tests:

• Road test: $10
• Written test: $1
• Oral test: $10

Maui

In Maui, these are the fees for the required tests:

• Road test: $10
• Written test: $2
• Oral test: $2

Kauai

In Kauai, these are the fees for the required tests:

• Road test: $10
• Written test: $2
• Oral exam: $10

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of any of the four counties in Hawaii can visit a county’s local Hawaii DMV office and apply for drivers licenses. There are different types of drivers licenses depending on your age and the type of vehicle you drive. The noncommercial drivers licenses in Hawaii, include:

• Instruction permit
• Provisional drivers license
• Class 1 (Moped license)
• Class 2 (Motorcycle license)
• Class 3 (Driver’s license)

When you wonder which type of noncommercial drivers license you might need, you need to know that the type of your noncommercial drivers license depends on your age and type of motor vehicle you operate.

If you are under 21, you will need either the instruction permit or the provisional drivers license. If you are above 21, you can apply for a full unrestricted drivers license. If you want to ride a moped, you will need a Class 1 Moped driver’s license, or if you want to ride a motorcycle, you will need a Class 2 Motorcycle driver’s license.

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Drivers with a drivers license suspension in Hawaii must wait for their entire suspension period to be over in order to begin with the process of reinstating suspended drivers license. Drivers license suspensions depend on the number of offenses the driver has committed and whether or not this is the driver’s first conviction. Once the drivers license suspension period has passed, you may apply for a suspended drivers license reinstatement.

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

The drivers licenses in Hawaii might be valid for two, four or eight years, depending on the age of the drivers in each county separately. Residents need to renew drivers licenses prior to the expiration date and this can be done either by mail or in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office.

Honolulu

In the county Honolulu, the validity of the drivers license is divided on the basis of the years of the driver:

• Drivers under 25 years old have drivers licenses valid for four years
• Drivers from 25 to 71 years old have drivers licenses valid for eight years
• Drivers above 72 years old have drivers licenses valid for two years

Hawaii

In the county Hawaii, the validity of the drivers license is divided on the basis of the years of the driver:

• Drivers from 18 to 24 years old have drivers licenses valid for four years
• Drivers from 25 to 71 years old have drivers licenses valid for eight years
• Drivers above 72 years old have drivers licenses valid for two years

Maui

In the county Maui, the validity of the drivers license is divided on the basis of the years of the driver:

• Drivers from 16 to 24 years old have drivers licenses valid for four years
• Drivers from 25 to 71 years old have drivers licenses valid for eight years
• Drivers above 72 years old have drivers licenses valid for two years

Kauai

In the county of Kauai, drivers licenses only have three types of validity, which include:

• Two-year validity
• Four-year validity
• Eight-year validity

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii dealing with a lost, damaged or stolen drivers license, need to apply for duplicate drivers license in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. Honolulu County allows residents to apply for a drivers license replacement by mail, as well. After submitting the documents and the duplicate drivers license fee, drivers will receive their drivers license replacement immediately if applying in person. However, drivers out of state and applying through the mail must wait 10 days in order to receive a drivers license replacement.

For more information: Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Hawaii Driver’s License or ID Card

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

To check the status of a license in Hawaii, you should contact a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. Residents may also check their drivers license status by ordering a driving record in order to view their traffic violations, view their accident history and to check their driving record points. For more information about your suspended drivers license, you can contact your county’s local Hawaii DMV office at:

Honolulu

• Phone: 808-532-7730
• Fax: 808-768-3750
• Email: csd@honolulu.gov
• Mail:

City Square Driver License Section

Attn: Correspondence Desk

P.O. Box 30340

Honolulu, HI 96820

Hawaii

• Phone:
  • Hilo: 808-961-2222
  • Naalehu: 808-854-7214
  • Waimea: 808-887-3087
  • West Hawaii: 808-323-4800
• Email: vehiclerl@co.hawaii.hi.us

Maui

• Phone: 808-270-7363
• Fax: 808-270-7858
• Email: maui.dmvl@co.maui.hi.us

Kauai

• Phone: 808-241-4256

For more information: Suspended License Information for Hawaii

Drivers license applications in Hawaii may not be mailed in or completed online. To apply for drivers licenses, visit a county’s local Hawaii DMV office, where you should submit an application and the required documentation along with payment for the applicable fee. After that, you will be required to pass the vision exam, road skills test and written knowledge exam. To inquire about where you can physically obtain your drivers license, contact or visit your local Hawaii DMV office.

Honolulu

Motor Vehicle, Licensing and Permits Division

Chinatown Gateway Plaza

1031 Nuuanu Avenue

Hawaii

Department of Finance

Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division

Driver License Section

349 Kapiolani Street

Hilo, HI 96720

Maui

Motor Vehicle Registration & Licensing

Maui Mall Shopping Center

70 E. Kaahumanu Ave

Kahului, HI 96732

Kauai

Driver License Division

444 Rice Street. Suite A480

Lihu’e, HI 96766

For more information: How to Apply for a New Driver’s License in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Residents of Hawaii who need a drivers license renewal, must do that either by mail or in person at a county’s local Hawaii DMV office. When renewing drivers licenses in person, you will be required to take a vision test. Moreover, when applying by mail, you will be required to mail a number of documents and forms to the Hawaii DMV office. One of those forms is a Certificate of Eye Examination, which must be completed as a substitution of a vision test by your doctor within six months.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

No, the Hawaii DMV does not mail out drivers license renewal notices to the drivers. Instead, drivers are responsible to renew their driver’s licenses six months prior to the expiration date. Your Hawaii driver’s license will expire at midnight on the expiration date. If you fail to renew your driver’s license by the expiration date, you will have an additional 12-month period for reactivation of the driver’s license. In order to reactivate it, you will have to pay a reactivation fee and have your driver’s license renewed. However, if your driver’s license has been expired for more than one year, you will have to apply for a new one.

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