Due to staffing the Waimea VRL office will not be taking walk-ins for today, 7/2/2026
Please allow up to 8 weeks from the date your license or ID was issued to receive your permanent plastic card by mail.
If you have not received your card after the full 8-week period, please contact our office for further assistance.
SCAM ALERT:
HAWAIʻI ROAD USAGE CHARGE PROGRAM
The Hawaiʻi Road Usage Charge (HIRUC) Program begins for electric vehicles on July 1, 2025.
TEXT MESSAGE SCAM ALERT
Hawaii County Vehicle Registration and Licensing is warning Hawaii residents of fraudulent text messages that is attempting to steal money by claiming to be from the "Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)" that threaten to suspend vehicle registration and driving privileges.
LEARN MORETAKE CLASS 3 WRITTEN EXAM ONLINE!
Applicants are now able to complete the written test online BEFORE coming in to apply for an instruction permit.
LEARN MOREMOBILE DRIVER LICENSE
Hawaiʻi residents can now opt to carry a digital version of their REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state identification card on their mobile device. This convenient and secure option provides a safe way to present your ID.
LEARN MORELICENSE MISPRINT
Any applicants who were issued license in February 2023 are encouraged to check their license or ID to see if they have a misprinted credential.
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