How Much Does a Hawaii
Driver's License Cost?
A Hawaii driver's license costs $40 and lasts 8 years. Below are all 8 official fees from the Hawaii county DMV.
Hawaii License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $45
- License valid for
- 8 years
- About $5 per year
- Replacement
- $6
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $40, Hawaii's license fee is higher than in 28 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official Hawaii county DMV Fees
From the Hawaii county DMV fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class 3 Driver's License (8 year, 25-71) | $40.00 |
| Class 3 Driver's License (4 year, under 25 or 72+) | $20.00 |
| Instruction Permit | $5.00 |
| Provisional License | $20.00 |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost |
| Replacement License | $6.00 |
| Driver Education (state-approved school) | $400–$700 (varies by provider) |
| Skills (drive) test fee | $25.00 |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in Hawaii
- 1
Enroll in Driver Education at 15.5
Most Hawaii public high schools offer Driver Ed; private schools cost $400–$700.
- 2
Apply for an Instruction Permit at 15.5
Visit your county DMV (Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, or Kauai) with your parent/guardian, required documents, Driver Education enrollment proof, and $5 fee.
- 3
Pass the Skills (Drive) Test at 16
The drive test fee is $25.
- 4
Receive the Provisional License at 16
Pay the $20 Provisional License fee.
- 5
Upgrade to Full Class 3 at 17
Standard 8-year ($40) or 4-year ($20) renewal cycle begins; restrictions lift completely.
How much does a Hawaii driver's license cost?
A Class 3 license is $40 (8-year, age 25-71) or $20 (4-year, under 25 or 72+). The Instruction Permit is $5 (one of the cheapest in the U.S.), the Provisional License is $20, and the drive test fee is $25. Replacement licenses are $6. State-approved Driver Education is $400–$700 at private schools.
🚚Moving to Hawaii With a License?
New Hawaii residents must transfer their license within 30 days. Visit your county DMV with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 HI residency documents. The vision test is required; the written and drive tests are typically waived for valid U.S. licenses in good standing. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and drive test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the county DMV Fee
The figures above are Hawaii's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total Hawaii cost
The official fees above are only part of the bill. Add your age, REAL ID, driver education and retests to see a realistic total for Hawaii.
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Fees change. Always confirm the amount on the official Hawaii county DMV website before paying. US Driver Guide is not affiliated with any government agency.