How to Get Your MVR in Hawaii
Hawaii driving records are issued by the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Safety Office (MVSO). Order yours directly from the state for $9.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Hawaii Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver History Record (DHR) | full-history | No | $9.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official HI ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order by Mail
Form: Request for Hawaii Driver History Record (Form DOTH 2067) (download)
- Download the Request for Hawaii Driver History Record form (DOTH 2067) from hidot.hawaii.gov
- Complete Part I with your full name, driver license number, and date of birth
- Have the form notarized (required for mail requests)
- Include a cashier's check or money order payable to 'District Court' for $9.00
- Include a self-addressed stamped legal-sized (#10) envelope for return of the record
- Mail to the District Court for your island (addresses above)
Mail to: Mail to the District Court for your island: Oahu: District Court of the First Circuit, 1111 Alakea St., Honolulu, HI 96813; Maui: Second Circuit District Court, 2145 Main St., Wailuku, HI 96793; Hawaii Island: Third Circuit District Court, 777 Kilauea Ave., Hilo, HI 96720; Kauai: Fifth Circuit District Court, 3970 Kaana St., Lihue, HI 96766
Turnaround: 5-10 business days
Order In Person
Form: Request for Hawaii Driver History Record (Form DOTH 2067) (download)
- Download and complete Part I of Form DOTH 2067
- Visit the District Court nearest you (no appointment needed)
- Present your government-issued photo ID to court staff
- Pay $9.00 by cashier's check or money order payable to 'District Court'
- Receive your Driver History Record at the counter
Mail to: Any Hawaii District Court statewide (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Kauai)
Turnaround: Same day at the courthouse
Good to Know — Hawaii Quirks
Hawaii is unique: driving records (Driver History Records) are issued by District Courts, not a central DMV. There is NO online ordering option. Mail requests must be notarized. For CDL commercial drivers, the DHR specifically tracks CDL disqualifying convictions per FMCSA rules. For non-commercial drivers, the DHR shows citations and preliminary convictions and may NOT reflect final court dispositions — a separate traffic abstract from the court may be needed to confirm overturned convictions. Contact MVSO at 808-692-7656 or mvso@hawaii.gov.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Hawaii record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Hawaii driving record cost?
- $9.00 per Driver History Record, paid by cashier's check or money order payable to 'District Court.'
- Can I order my Hawaii driving record online?
- No. Hawaii does not offer online ordering. You must visit a District Court in person or mail a notarized Form DOTH 2067 to the appropriate District Court for your island.
- Does a Hawaii Driver History Record work for a trucking DQ file?
- Yes, for CDL drivers. The DHR specifically tracks CDL disqualifying conviction types per FMCSA rules. For non-commercial drivers the record may not show final dispositions, so confirm with the issuing court if a violation was overturned.
- Where do I go in person to get my Hawaii driving record?
- Visit any Hawaii District Court — there are courts on Oahu (Honolulu), Maui (Wailuku), Hawaii Island (Hilo), and Kauai (Lihue). Bring completed Form DOTH 2067 and $9.
- How long does a Hawaii driving record take by mail?
- 5-10 business days. Your request must be notarized and include a self-addressed stamped legal-sized envelope.