License Renewal for Seniors in Hawaii: What You Need to Know

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In an effort to meet the needs of active and healthy senior drivers while preserving road safety, Hawaii has revised its senior citizen driver’s license renewal regulations. What you should know about Hawaii’s senior license renewal process is as follows:

Age-Based Renewal Periods

• As of January 1, 2023, drivers aged 72 to 79 can now renew their licenses for a four-year period, extended from the previous two-year requirement.
• This change affects more than 75,000 license holders in this age group on Oahu alone.
• The four-year renewal fee is $20.

• Drivers aged 80 and older are still required to renew their licenses every two years.

Renewal Process

• Seniors can renew their licenses up to six months before the expiration date.
• Renewal can be done in person at the county s Motor Vehicle & Licensing Office.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide original or certified copies of the following papers when renewing:

• Identity
• Date of birth
• Legal presence
• Social Security Number
• Principal residence in Hawaii (two forms of proof)

Medical Certification

• Applicants must show that there aren t any conditions that could impair their driving.
• If there are exhibited physical or mental medical conditions that could affect driving, a medical certificate (Form DOT-H2058) must be completed by a doctor.
• Drivers ages 72 and older with conditions that could impair driving are eligible for two-year driver s licenses with the medical form.

Renewal Options

• In-person renewal is required for most seniors.
• Hawaii does not currently offer online license renewals.
• Mail-in renewal may be available in some cases, but this option is limited.

Grace Period and Reactivation

• An expired driver s license may be renewed within 90 days after the expiration date.
• If not renewed within 90 days, a reactivation fee of $5 for each 30-day period will be assessed in addition to the regular license fee.

Special Considerations

• Legal immigrants licenses expire no later than their authorized period of stay in the United States.
• Military members on active duty outside the U.S. have a 90-day grace period after returning to renew an expired license.

For the most recent details and any regional variances in the renewal procedure, don’t forget to contact the licensing office in your particular county. Seniors in Hawaii will have a more seamless license renewal experience if they are prepared in advance and are aware of these requirements.

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