Hawaii County Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division warns of Text Message Scam

June 5, 2025 - Hawaii County Vehicle Registration & Licensing (VRL) Division is warning Hawaii residents of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the "Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)" which does not exist for Hawaii County. Customers have been getting text messages asking them to follow a fraudulent link to pay an outstanding traffic ticket(s) or their vehicle registration and driving privileges will be suspended. 

The text messages are phishing attempts designed to trick residents into giving up personal or financial information. Recipients should not respond or open any links found in unsolicited text and emails. 

 Vehicle Registration and Licensing (VRL) will NEVER notify residents of outstanding fines or suspensions via text message or by email.