{"state":"Hawaii","code":"HI","slug":"hawaii","questionCount":216,"manual":"Hawaii Driver's Manual","manualUrl":"https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/files/2024/11/2023-Hawaii-Drivers-Manual_5.375x8.375_Final-r3-Digital-071924web.pdf","examFormat":{"questions":30,"passing":24,"totalQuestions":30,"passingPercent":80},"keyFacts":[{"id":"test-fee","label":"Knowledge test fee","value":"Fees vary by county: Honolulu charges $2 in person or $12 online, before its separate $5 permit fee.","sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/online-permit-test/","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"}],"documents":{"applicantScope":"City and County of Honolulu only: first regular Class 3 instruction permit for U.S.-citizen residents age 18 or older with an assigned Social Security number, using the REAL ID document pathway and testing in person. Other Hawaii counties, minors, noncitizens and limited-purpose permits have separate requirements.","items":[{"label":"Complete the driver-license application and book AlohaQ","detail":"Choose an in-person learner knowledge test at a Driver Licensing Center. Testing is available only on selected days shown on the official page.","who":"all","group":"application","sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/drivers-license-procedures/"},{"label":"Bring one document proving legal presence, legal name and birth date","detail":"Use an original or certified government birth certificate, valid U.S. passport/passport card or another listed U.S.-citizenship document.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/03/Acceptable-Documents-for-a-REAL-ID-Compliant-Star-DL-SID-Print-Button-2024-03-13.pdf"},{"label":"Use valid originals or certified, unexpired documents","detail":"Notarized copies and faxes are not accepted as certified copies.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/03/Acceptable-Documents-for-a-REAL-ID-Compliant-Star-DL-SID-Print-Button-2024-03-13.pdf"},{"label":"Bring connecting documents for any name differences","detail":"Use government marriage or civil-union certificates, qualifying court orders, a Hawaii Lieutenant Governor name-change decree or naturalization evidence.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/03/Acceptable-Documents-for-a-REAL-ID-Compliant-Star-DL-SID-Print-Button-2024-03-13.pdf"},{"label":"Provide your Social Security number","detail":"SSN documentation is optional; you may bring the original card or another listed SSN document.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/03/Acceptable-Documents-for-a-REAL-ID-Compliant-Star-DL-SID-Print-Button-2024-03-13.pdf"},{"label":"Bring two Hawaii address proofs from different entities","detail":"Both must show your full first and last name and principal Hawaii address. Utility and financial statements must be within two months; see the list for other documents and dates. If you lack documents in your name, use the county residence affidavit with the resident’s supporting proofs, notarized or signed before staff.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/03/Acceptable-Documents-for-a-REAL-ID-Compliant-Star-DL-SID-Print-Button-2024-03-13.pdf"},{"label":"Bring payment for the written test and instruction permit","detail":"For in-person testing, the page lists a $2 written-test fee and $5 permit fee. Card payments incur the listed service charge.","who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/drivers-license-procedures/"},{"label":"Be ready for eyesight and knowledge testing","detail":"The examiner also checks that you can safely operate a vehicle.","who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/drivers-license-requirements/"}],"sourceUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/drivers-license-procedures/","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/hawaii","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/hawaii/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/hawaii/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/hawaii/facts.json"}}