All County of Kaua‘i DMV locations to close April 9

Published on March 25, 2025

LĪHU‘E – The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closing both the main Līhu‘e DMV office and the newly opened Kapa‘a Satellite DMV office on Wednesday, April 9, to accommodate staff training. Regular hours for both locations will resume on Thursday, April 10.

The Kapa‘a Satellite DMV is open to appointment-holding customers only. Its hours of operation are Monday through Friday, except for state and federally observed holidays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Acceptable transactions include motor vehicle transactions, utility payments, bus passes, and tipping coupons. Currently, there are no driver’s license transactions at the Kapa‘a Satellite DMV.

The Līhu‘e DMV accepts appointment holders and walk-ins; appointments are highly recommended. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, except for state and federally observed holidays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. kūpuna Hour is from 8 to 8:45 a.m., with appointment holders and walk-ins to follow. Walk-ins are accepted until 2 p.m. All motor vehicles, driver's licenses, and other acceptable transactions are accepted at the Lihue DMV.

Appointment holders may check in for a scheduled appointment up to 15 minutes before their appointment time and no later than 5 minutes after their appointment. 

For additional information or questions about the DMV or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.kauai.gov/DMV.

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