Planning a DMV visit in Hawaii? Here are all 60 locations with hours and ratings, the fees that really apply, and a REAL ID checklist you can tick off as you go.
Hawaii's roughly 60 driver-licensing and vehicle-registration offices are administered at the county level rather than by a single statewide DMV. Each county (Honolulu, Hawaii County, Maui, and Kauai) runs its own driver licensing and motor vehicle offices. For official transactions and forms, always use honolulu.gov/csd/motorvehicle.
Driver licensing in Hawaii is handled by your county of residence, not a state DMV. A standard eight-year license for most adults (ages 25 through 71) costs $40, with shorter terms and lower fees for younger and older drivers; you apply in person at a county driver licensing center.
REAL ID-compliant licenses and state ID cards are available in Hawaii and must be obtained in person at a county office. You must present proof of identity and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and two documents proving Hawaii residency. There is no extra charge for the REAL ID version.
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring original documents — photocopies are not accepted.
Vehicle registration in Hawaii is processed by your county's motor vehicle registration office. New residents must register their vehicle with the county, and registration fees include a state weight tax plus county fees that vary by island. Vehicle registration in Hawaii is handled by County motor vehicle registration offices (Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai).
New drivers must pass a written knowledge test and a road (skills) test administered by the county driver licensing office. Applicants typically hold an instruction permit before taking the road test.
Appointments are made through each county's online system (Honolulu uses AlohaQ), and walk-ins may be accepted at some offices depending on the county. Schedule online at alohaq.honolulu.gov or call 808-768-9100.
| Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driver's license (original/renewal) | $40 |
| ID card | $40 |
| REAL ID (if extra) | $0 (no extra fee) |
Fees verified against the official Hawaii DMV website in August 2026. Fees can change — confirm at honolulu.gov/csd/motorvehicle.
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Hawaii DMV offices are spread across roughly 29 cities. The largest concentrations:
Individual city and office pages are being added state by state. Check back soon.
A standard eight-year license for most adults costs $40. Shorter terms are issued to younger and older drivers at reduced fees.
Appointments are scheduled online through your county's portal; in Honolulu you use AlohaQ at alohaq.honolulu.gov. Some county offices also accept walk-ins.
You must bring proof of identity and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and two documents showing your Hawaii residential address, and apply in person.
Driver licensing is run by your county of residence. Honolulu, Hawaii County, Maui, and Kauai each operate their own driver licensing centers, so you must visit an office in your county.
Verified links to the official Hawaii government agencies. Always confirm requirements and fees on these sites before visiting.