Hawaii DMV Name Change (Driver's License)

Before you visit the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HI DOT) / County Driver Licensing Offices, you must update Social Security and then wait 24–48 hours for their systems to sync. Most DMVs check your new name against SSA data electronically, so if you go too soon you can be rejected. Start with the free Hawaii SS-5 step.

Bring the following to the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HI DOT) / County Driver Licensing Offices:

• Certified copy of marriage certificate (or other legal name-change document)
• Current Hawaii driver's license or State ID
• Updated Social Security card (name must be changed with SSA first)
• Completed State of Hawaii Driver's License Application
• Proof of Hawaii residency (for REAL ID compliance)

REAL ID note: In-person visit required at your county driver license office; bring current license, certified marriage certificate (or other legal name-change document), and updated Social Security card. REAL ID upgrades require additional proof of identity/residency documents.

The Hawaii fee to update your license is typically $6–$10 (varies; confirm with the agency). This change generally must be done in person. You can confirm the current requirements on the official Hawaii Department of Transportation (HI DOT) / County Driver Licensing Offices page. To see how Hawaii compares with every other state, use our name change fee table.

Booking ahead can save you a wait at many Hawaii Department of Transportation (HI DOT) / County Driver Licensing Offices locations: Hawaii appointment options.