This page provides the information you need to apply for a new driver’s license, to renew a driver’s license or to transfer a driver’s license from another state.

• License Fees
• Commercial Driver License Information
• Renewal Requirements
• Out of State Transfer Requirements
• New License Requirements
• Road Test Information & Appointments
• Renewing a License While Out of State
• Replacing a Lost License While Out of State
• Temporary License
• Special Requirements - Minors
• Graduated License
• Converting a Provisional License to a Full License
• Changing your Driver License Address
• Motorcycle/Moped License

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Note on Hours

Written Tests are issued from 8:00AM - 3:00PM only.

Correspondence

All correspondence should be addressed to:

VRL-Driver License
349 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720

We are unable to process correspondence in Pahoa, Ka‘ū, Waimea and Kona offices.

Email: vrl@hawaiicounty.gov

For information on how to clear your driver's license suspension, revocation or stopper in Hawai‘i County, please email FRSinfo@hawaiicounty.gov.

Study Materials

• Hawai‘i State Driver’s License Manual¹
• https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/files/2019/04/mvso-Hawaii-Drivers-Manual_July-2017_HC_ES-US.pdf 
• Motorcycle Manual²
• Commercial Driver License Manual²
• HIDOT Motor Vehicle Safety Office

¹The Hawai‘i State Driver’s Manual is also available for purchase at most of the local stores.

²The Motorcycle Manual and Commercial Driver License Manual are available for purchase at the Hilo, Kona and Waimea Driver License Office.

Additional Resources

• Hawaii’s Legal Presence Law Information and Requirements
• List of Acceptable Documents
• Hawaii’s Limited Purpose Instruction Permit, Provisional Driver License, and Driver’s License
• Privacy Policy Statement