Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office · Methodology
New License Plate in Hawaii costs $30.00 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 — new license plate 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 new license plate in Hawaii, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For new license plate in Hawaii you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office.
New License Plate 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.