Pass both of these tests, pay the appropriate fee, and you'll earn your learner's permit. Once you pass the exam, you'll also need to successfully pass a vision screening. The written permit test consists of 30 questions regarding road signs and road rules.
Save yourself some time and make an appointment. Now that you have all the required documents gathered, it's time to take your written exam at the DOT. You will then be required to take your written exam (see below). If you're unable to provide these specific proofs, you'll receive a non-compliant permit instead. The Hawaii DOT offers a complete list of accepted and required documents for a REAL ID-compliant permit. The documents mentioned above must be valid originals or certified copies. Cash or check for the appropriate permit fee:.Permanent Residence Identification Card, Temporary Resident Identification Card, or Certificate of Citizenship). The agent may be able to verify your SSN electronically, but bring your documents just in case.Medicare ID card, W-2 form, pay stub with your SSN). Please check with your county for more information. It's important to note that depending on which county you live in, both parents must either be present or sign your application and have it notarized. A completed State of Hawaii Driver's License Application.Here's what you'll need to bring to the DMV to get your Hawaii learner's permit: For more information about Driver's Ed in Hawaii, please refer to our Hawaii Driver’s Ed page. As part of Hawaii's GDL, taking a Driver's Ed course is not required until you have had an instructional permit for 180 days and you're ready to get your provisional license.
To get your Hawaii instructional permit, you must be at least 15 1/2 years old. This means that you'll have to provide the documents mentioned below to your local DOT, as well as pass the written exam in order to get your Hawaii instructional permit. If you have a permit from your previous state, unfortunately it will not transfer to Hawaii. If you're new to the state you must meet Hawaii's GDL requirements for obtaining an instructional permit. If you have any county specific question that you don't find on this page, please refer to these contact numbers: To keep things simple, we will simply refer to them as the DOT. Each county of Hawaii also has a unique name for the department that handles driver's licenses. As a general rule, you should always follow your local county-specific rules if they differ from the state-specific rules. It's important to note that there are 4 different counties in Hawaii and certain rules and regulations may vary. After this date, a standard license will not be accepted-you will need alternative federal identification for these activities. After May 3, 2023, only a REAL ID credential will allow you to continue to use your license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings. The Hawaii DOT and county DMVs issue federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses in addition to standard non-compliant licenses.