Hawaii - Apply for a Driver License

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Procedure

• Go to the Hawaii Drivers License Exam Station
• Provide the necessary information
  • Parental consent if a minor
  • Proof of residency
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of social security number
  • Proof of legal presence
• Pass the tests
  • Fingerprinting
  • Written exam
  • Eye test
  • Road test
• Pay the fees

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Required Documents

Proof of Name and Date of Birth

For those who are obtaining a Hawaii drivers license for the first time, provide at least one of the following: a valid unexpired out of state license, certified copy of a birth certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individuals State of birth, certified marriage certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the State of marriage, certified decree of name change filed with the Lt. Governors office or equivalent agency in the State of name change, state or military identification card or immigration documents (alien/refugee registration identification). Photocopies are not acceptable.

Proof of Social Security Number

For those who are obtaining a Hawaii drivers license for the first time, provide proof of social security number, such as a social security card, a valid drivers license, a valid unexpired state identification card or military identification card that displays a social security number. Photocopies are not acceptable.

Proof of Legal Presence and Proof of Residence

Applicants need to submit one proof of their legal presence and two (2) proof of residence. Those who has never held or is re-applying for a Hawaii drivers license must provide proof of legal residence in the U.S.

Office Locations & Contacts

City and County of Honolulu

Main Locations

Written and Road Test Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays.

City Square - 1199 Dillingham Blvd., Room A-101, Honolulu, HI 96817
Information : 532-7730
Road Test Information: 832-4117
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wahiawa - 330 North Cane Street, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Information : 768-4054
Road Test Information: 768-4054
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Waianae - 85-670 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI 96792
Information : 768-4222
Road Test Information: 768-4222
Hours: Monday and Wednesday ONLY, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m... * New office hours EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2014: Tuesday and Thursday only, 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Kapolei - Kapolei Hale, 1000 Ulu'ohi'a St., Kapolei, HI 96707
Information : 768-3100
Road Test Information: 768-3100
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Koolau - Ko'olau Center, 47-388 Hui Iwa Street, Suite 19, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Information : 239-6301
Road Test Information: 239-6301
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Satellite Locations

Hawaii Driver License Renewals and Duplicates Only
No Written Tests or Road Tests Administered

Fort Street Satellite City Hall - 1000 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI 96813
Information: 768-4145
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hawaii Kai Satellite City Hall - 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., Suite 101, Honolulu, HI 96825
Information: 768-4800
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pearlridge - 98-1005 Moanalua Road, 244B1, Aiea, HI 96701

Windward City - 45-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Unit C06, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Information: 768-4100
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Eligibility

• Apply for passenger vehicle Class 3
• Obtained an instruction permit that has not expired
• For 16-17 years old applicants
  • Has an instruction permit for at least 180 days
  • With the following certificates
    • Driver Education Student Completion Certificate
    • Behind the wheel student completion certificate.
• Resident of Hawaii
• US Citizen

Fees

City and County of Honolulu: Driver License, Provisional License and Instruction Permit and Related Fees

Road Test : $8.00

Written Test: $2.00

Oral Test (Available at City Square and Wahiawa): $10.00

Instruction Permit : $5.00

• Renewal: $5.00
• Duplicate (to replace lost, stolen or damaged): $6.00

Provisional License:

• For those aged 16 thru 18: $5.00 per year or fraction thereof
• Duplicate (to replace lost, stolen or damaged): $6.00

Driver License :

• 2-Years (age 72 and older) : $10.00
• 4-Years (ages 17 thru 24) : $20.00
• 8-Years (ages 25 thru 71) : $40.00
• Duplicate (to replace lost, stolen or damaged) : $6.00
• Reactivation (renewing after 90-day grace period) : $5.00 per 30-day period
• Reinstatement: $20.00
• Non-US Citizen required USCIS verification : $1.00

Forms of payment that are accepted at Driver License Locations:

Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or

Check made payable to City and County of Honolulu.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

• Go to the Drivers license office
• Provide the necessary documents
• Pass the test
• Pay the fees

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Instruction permit number
• Date of birth

Need for the Document

A Drivers license is a must for all persons who are operating a vehicle on the streets of Hawaii. It is one permit that is mandatory for any person who is traversing any roads, even if in the other states of America.

Information which might help

You will not be issued a driver's license, if:

• your license has been suspended or revoked by a court of law;
• you have failed to pass the required driver's examination;
• you have not deposited proof of financial responsibility (such as an auto liability insurance policy, surety bond, etc.) if State law for this responsibility applies to you;
• the examiner of drivers has good cause to believe that you would not be able to operate a motor vehicle safely upon the highways by reason of physical or mental disability;
• you are under the age of 16 years;
• you are 16 through 17 years of age, and do not have parental consent;
• you have a traffic violation which is unsatisfied or is pending a court hearing;
• you do not have an Instruction Permit or a valid driver's license from another U.S. jurisdiction.
• there is a stopper on the Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS).

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A drivers license is also a good proof of identity and residency. If you happen to transact a business mandating these requirements, then you are fortunate for obtaining a drivers license.

External Links

• Official Website of the City and County of Honolulu:

http://www1.honolulu.gov/csd/vehicle/dlprocedures.htm

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