
If you are under treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, you are required to have a medical clearance to obtain a driver license.An online copy is available via the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, accessible by clicking here. Manuals are available at local bookstores and State libraries. To prepare for your driver license test, you should study the Hawaii Driver's Manual prior to taking the driving test and you should become familiar with local traffic laws and the rules of the road.For assistance with identifying acceptable supporting documents required to obtain a driver license, please consult our interactive Document Guide.

Acceptable documents may be found at Driver License Requirements. (These include documents such as social security card, passport, and proof of residence.) A photo ID is also required when applying for services. You must have all key personal documents available when reporting for a driver license.The name of the insured must be the same as the registered owner of the vehicle. Your Hawaii motor vehicle insurance card must be current and valid.The vehicle you intend to drive must have a current safety check.The vehicle you intend to drive must have current license plates and registration card.If you require additional information concerning driver’s license requirements, please call 768-9100. Click here for a full list of the Legal Presence Act requirements and frequently asked questions.

Those under the age of 25 shall be issued a four-year license, except for provisional licenses that expire on the applicant's 19th birthday.Īs of March 5, 2012, proof of 'legal presence' is required for driver licenses and learner's permits. Hawaii driver licenses issued to applicants 25 through 71 years old shall expire on the first birthday eight years from the date of issuance. The following information will assist you in applying and qualifying for a Hawaii Driver License, or for receiving an Instruction Permit for such vehicles as passenger cars, motorcycles and mopeds. Those driving any type of motorized vehicle are required to be tested and licensed.
