FOREIGN DRIVER'S LICENSE TRANSFER
Driver license reciprocity agreements were established between Hawaii and Japan, Korea and Taiwan with certain conditions. Applicants who qualify for reciprocity privileges are not required to take the driver’s license written and road test. However, an expired foreign driver’s license is not transferable and requires the written and road tests.
The application process is the same as for an out-of-state driver’s license transfer. Applicants are also required to submit a verification letter, which must be notarized, translated and sealed by their respective consulates, a valid foreign license, and the required REAL ID documents.
The process requires applying in person and an appointment is required. Make an appointment for an out-of-state driver’s license transfer at AlohaQ.
An applicant is required to surrender his or her foreign driver’s license. It will be invalidated and returned to the applicant. A temporary type-3 license will be issued; documents will be verified; and a permanent plastic card will be mailed in six-to-eight weeks.
- Make an AlohaQ Appointment at a Driver Licensing Center.
- Complete the Driver’s License Application Form.
- Submit consulate verification letter.
- Submit valid foreign driver’s license.
- Submit documentary proof of legal name, date of birth, legal presence, social security number and two forms of proof of principal residence in Hawaiʻi. For assistance with identifying acceptable supporting documents required to obtain a driver’s license, please consult our interactive Documents Guide or download this document.
- Submit to Eye Test and Fingerprinting.
- Payment of Fees and Photographing.
- Road Test (may be waived).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.