FAQs

Yes, any vehicle that has come from out of state and doesn’t have a title from any county in the state of Hawaii would need to book an out of state appointment to process the vehicle at the DMV. 

Federal Homeland Security requires you to provide your proof of residency within the state.  PO Boxes will validate your mailing address, physical residency status, would still need to be established.

Because the notice of transfer relinquishes any responsibility for that vehicle from you to the new owner from the date of transfer notated on the notice of transfer and submitted within 10 days of the sale (HRS 286-52(a)). You can mail it in, drop in our drop box, or make an appt to turn it in, in person.

Yes, kauaidmv@kauai.gov

Yes, but the wait times can be very long. Appt holders hold priority to be served. Walk in customers are serviced as times permits in between appt holders. Walk-in’s stop at 2pm.

4444 Rice Street, ste. 466

Lihue, HI 96766

Director of Finance

YES! We need to have your current, correct address for both motor vehicle and government credential needs.  In the later case, we would need to have 2 proofs of the new address.

YES, except Discover or American Express. Card must be present, we can not manually key in cc’s.

Kapuna hour 8-8:45am M-F, general public 9-4 with walk-ins ending at 2pm and the last appt being serviced at 3:48pm, windows close at 4pm. Closed Sat & Sun & Holidays.

If you have received (a.) An Order of security Requirement or Suspension Notice (b.) An Order of Requirement for Proof of Financial Responsibility or Suspension or (c.) if your license has been suspended or revoked.

Yes, you may but it has to be the original form from the insurance company.

Please send us a letter requesting a verification of your Hawaii Driver's License or Instruction Permit and include the following information:

• Name (as it appears on the license)
• Address 
• Social Security Number (last 4 digits) or Hawaii Driver's License number
• Date of birth 
• Email address (to notify you of any discrepancy or incomplete paperwork – we do not save this information) 
• Signature (this will be compared to your signature on file)
• Self-addressed stamped envelope (if out of the country)

Mail your letter to:

Department of Finance
DMV
4444 Rice Street Ste 466
Lihue, HI 96766 

You may also email your signed and dated letter to kauaidmv@kauai.gov

Please contact the District Court at (808) 482-2355.

No, you may obtain these documents from the District Court (Kauai).

District Court (Kauai)
3970 Kaana St. Room A-105
Lihue, HI 96766

If you have a medical condition, which may affect your fitness to drive safely, you are required to submit the state of Hawaii, DOT Medical Report form completed by your doctor for review by the Medical Advisory Board (MAB). The MAB will determine your fitness to operate a motor vehicle safely. The Medical Report Form is available at the Driver Licensing Division at the DMV.

If you are eligible, please send a letter requesting to renew your Hawaii Driver's License. To process the application, the following information must be included in your letter:

• Name (as it appears on the license)
• Hawaii Mailing and Physical address
• Social Security Number (last four digits) or Hawaii Driver's License number
• Date of birth
• Email address (to notify you of any discrepancy or incomplete paperwork - we do not save this information)
• Out of State Address
• Signature (this will be compared to your signature on file)

Mail your letter to:

Department of Finance
DMV
4444 Rice Street Ste 466
Lihue, HI 96766 

You may also email your signed and dated letter to kauaidmv@kauai.gov

Once your letter or email is received, we will email a renewal packet to you with the appropriate instructions.

If you are eligible, please send a letter requesting to renew your Hawaii Driver's License. To process the application, the following information must be included in your letter:

• Name (as it appears on the license)
• Hawaii Mailing and Physical address
• Social Security Number (last four digits) or Hawaii Driver's License number
• Date of birth
• Email address (to notify you of any discrepancy or incomplete paperwork - we do not save this information)
• Out of State Address
• Signature (this will be compared to your signature on file)

Mail your letter to:

Department of Finance
DMV
4444 Rice Street Ste 466
Lihue, HI 96766 

You may also email your signed and dated letter to kauaidmv@kauai.gov

Once your letter or email is received, we will email a renewal packet to you with the appropriate instructions.