How to Renew a Hawaii Driver's License [2024]
Renew your Hawaii drivers license in 2024 with our simple, step-by-step guide. Find all the necessary requirements, forms, fees, and online renewal options to ensure a hassle-free experience. Stay legal and avoid fines - start your renewal process now!
Replace or Renew Your Driver License in Hawaii
By Mail
You may renew a regular Class 3 license (not a Limited Purpose license) by mail if it is currently not expired. You can renew by mail up to two times in a row. The next time, you must renew in person. (Also, before you try to renew by mail in Kauai, contact the Kauai Driver’s License Division at (808) 241-4256 to make sure that you are eligible to renew by mail in Kauai.)
Plan of Action
Step 1
Write a letter requesting renewal by mail. Include the following information about yourself:
- Your identity, including your legal name
- Your date of birth
- Your Hawaii driver’s license number
- Your phone number or email address (in case the Hawaii licensing office needs to contact you)
- Your mailing address
- Your signature
Step 2
Mail or fax the letter to the DMV licensing agency for your county.
Hawaii County
Department of Finance
Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division
Driver License Section
349 Kapiolani Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Fax: (808) 961-8861
Honolulu County
Department of Customer Services
P.O. Box 30340
Honolulu, HI 96820
Fax: (808) 768-3750
Kauai County
County of Kaua’i
Department of Finance
Driver License Division
4444 Rice Street, Suite A480
Lihue, HI 96766
Fax: (808) 241-6533
Maui County
Division of Motor Vehicle and Licensing
70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue
Maui Mall, Suite A-17
Kahului, HI 96732
Fax: (808) 270-7858
Step 3
Receive your renewal packet by mail.
Step 4
Fill out and submit the renewal packet. Follow the instructions and complete all the forms in the packet.
Step 5
Pay the fee by check or money order.
License Fees:
- One-Year License: $5 (Hawaii), N/A (Honolulu), N/A (Kauai), N/A (Maui)
- Two-Year License (Ages 72 and Older): 10 dollars (Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui), $8 (Kauai)
- Four-Year License (Ages 24 and Younger): 20 dollars (Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui), $16 (Kauai)
- Eight-Year License (Ages 25–71): 4 dollars (Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui), $32 (Kauai)
Step 6
Mail the packet back to the licensing agency that sent it to you.
In Person
You may renew in person at the nearest licensing center or designated satellite city hall.
Plan of Action
Step 1
Provide the following:
- Your driver’s license
- Proof of your identity
- Proof of legal presence in the U.S.
- Social Security Number
Names must be the same on all documents. If you have a name change and the names on your documents are not the same, you must also submit the original document that verifies your name change (Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Court Documents).
Use this interactive guide to choose documents if you live in Honolulu or Maui counties. Check the lists of acceptable documents for Hawaii county and for Kauai county.
Step 2
Pay the required fee:
License Fees:
- One-Year License: $5 (Hawaii), N/A (Honolulu, Kauai, Maui)
- Two-Year License (Ages 72 and Older): 10 dollars (Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui), $8 (Kauai)
- Four-Year License (Ages 24 and Younger): 20 dollars (Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui), $16 (Kauai)
- Eight-Year License (Ages 25–71): 40 dollars (Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui), $32 (Kauai)
Note that you may renew 6 months before the license expiration date and have a grace period of 90 days after the license expiration date without penalty. A reactivation fee of $5 per 30 days or fraction thereof will be assessed after the 90 days.
If you renew your license one year after the expiration date, a written test and a road test are required.
Find a DMV office near you
Online
Hawaii licensing offices do not offer online renewals at this time.
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