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Last updated · Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office · Methodology
REAL ID in Hawaii costs $67.50 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 — real id 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 real id in Hawaii, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For real id in Hawaii you will typically need: Proof of identity, SSN, 2× proof of residency, proof of legal presence. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office.
REAL ID issued in Hawaii is valid for 8 years from the issue date. You can renew up to 6 months before the expiration date in most cases.
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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.