Getting your first Hawaii driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Customer Services – Driver Licensing (Hawaii licenses are issued by the four counties) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Under 18: hold your permit for at least 180 days.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Finish a state-certified driver education course and behind-the-wheel training.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Book a road test online and pay the $8 fee.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring your permit, a licensed driver 21+, a registered and insured car, and your driver ed certificates.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Follow the provisional license passenger and 11 p.m.-5 a.m. limits.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026At 17, after six months on a provisional license, convert it to a full license.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Permit and test fees (Oahu)
- $5 instruction permit plus a $2 written-test fee at a Driver Licensing Center. The online test costs $12 on Oahu instead.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Road test booking (Oahu)
- By appointment only, no walk-in standby. There is a non-refundable $8 fee, paid online.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Road test fee (Oahu)
- $8, non-refundable.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Missed road test
- If you no-show or arrive late, you lose the fee and can't book again for 60 days.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Who comes to the road test
- A licensed driver 21 or older must come with you, with a registered, insured and inspected vehicle.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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