License required to operate commercial motor vehicles including trucks, buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Requires specialized knowledge and skills testing.
Last updated · Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office · Methodology
Commercial Driver License (CDL) in Hawaii costs $135.00 according to the official Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — commercial driver license (cdl) requires an in-person visit to a Hawaii DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for commercial driver license (cdl) in Hawaii, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For commercial driver license (cdl) in Hawaii you will typically need: Current driver license, DOT medical certificate, CDL application, skills test completion. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) in Hawaii is typically processed the same day at the Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.