How do I transfer my license and car after moving in Hawaii?
Reviewed 2026-10-01 · Source: County Driver Licensing/Vehicle Registration offices (no statewide DMV)
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Just moved to Hawaii? Driver license deadline: not stated. Vehicle title and registration deadline: not stated.
Starting fee
Not verified
Where
Online or in person
Steps
7 steps
- Know your deadlines: Driver license: not stated. Vehicle title and registration: not stated.
- Determine your county (Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, or Kauai):
- Apply for a Hawaii driver's license through your county's issuing office:
- Provide proof of identity, SSN, legal presence, and two proofs of residence:
- Surrender out-of-state license:
- Register vehicle through your county's motor vehicle registration office:
- Pass vision screening; written/road test if license not surrendered:
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Fees
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Newcomer's Guide · County Driver Licensing/Vehicle Registration offices (no statewide DMV) · reviewed 2026-10-01
Limitations: Summarized from the official agency page on October 1, 2026; not yet reviewed by a person. Deadlines marked "not stated" were not found on that page. The official page is the final word.
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