Here's a quick guide to renewing your vehicle registration in Hawaii which we hope will save you time. In Hawaii, you can renew your car registration online, in person, or via mail.

Renew Hawaii Car Registration Online

Here are the steps to renewing your Hawaii car registration online if you have a received a renewal notice:

1. Go to the online renewal page and select your county
2. Type in your license plate number and your last 4 digits of your Vehicle ID Number
3. Pay the amount the system shows you

Renew Hawaii Car Registration In Person

Due to the emergency proclamation issued by the Governor and Mayor Kim, all Vehicle Registration offices are closed, but you can renew the car registration through renewal kiosks.

Here are the Renewal Kiosk Locations:

Hilo Safeway Store - 381 E Maka'ala Street, Hilo, Hawai'i
Kona Safeway Store - 75-1027 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
Waimea Foodland, Parker Ranch Center, 67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, Hawai'i
Waimea VRL Office - 65-1158 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 1-A, Kamuela, Hawai'i

Renew Hawaii Car Registration Via Mail

Here are the steps to renewing your Hawaii car registration via mail if you have a received a renewal notice:

1. Get copy of your current vehicle safety inspection certificate is needed if noted on your renewal form
2. If your address has changed, you need to document it
3. Mail the renewal application form, along with your payment for the amount indicated. Make the check payable to your county
4. Once done, you will need to look up the licensing office in your county and send the forms by mail to them

I Have Other Hawaii DMV Questions

• Here's a guide to passing your road test guide for Hawaii
• Here's a Hawaii DMV permit practice test to help you study
• Here's a way to get an Hawaii DMV appointment and get personal assistance