Renewing a 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.
Renew up to six months before your license expires.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Book a driver's license appointment through AlohaQ.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring the application, your current license, proof of legal presence and two proofs of Hawaii address.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pass the eye screening, and be fingerprinted and photographed.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay $40 for an 8-year license (ages 25-71) or $20 for 4 years.
Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Renew within 90 days of expiration to avoid the $5-per-month late fee.
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
- Renewing a permit
- Renew for another year no sooner than 30 days before expiration. Minors who renew 31-90 days late must wait 180 days from the renewal for a road test.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- License length (Oahu)
- 8 years for ages 25-71, 4 years for ages 17-24. Kupuna licenses: 4 years for ages 72-79 and 2 years at 80+.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Renewal fee (Oahu)
- $40 for 8 years (25-71), $20 for 4 years (17-24 or Kupuna), $10 for 2 years (72+).Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Kupuna (72+) license
- Drivers 72-79 renew for 4 years and drivers 80+ for 2 years. A medical report may be required.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- When you can renew
- Up to six months before the expiration date.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Grace period
- 90 days after expiration with no penalty.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Late fee
- After the 90-day grace period, $5 per month (or part month). More than one year expired means retaking the written and road tests.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Online / mail renewal (Oahu)
- Honolulu lists no online driver license renewal. You renew in person by AlohaQ appointment. Mail renewal is only for eligible drivers who are out of state.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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