Hawaii Lost Instruction Permit: Duplicate Fees, Replacement Process, and Temporary Paper Permit Rules (2026)

To replace a lost, stolen or damaged Hawaii instruction permit, follow your county's duplicate process. Fees vary by county, and a duplicate keeps the permit's existing expiration date rather than starting a new permit term.

Replacing a Lost Hawaii Instruction Permit: Process and Cost

Replacement options vary by county. Honolulu and Hawaii County currently list a $6 duplicate fee, Maui lists a $12 duplicate instruction permit fee, and Kauai lists a $10 duplicate fee.

• Online / mail: Use only the replacement method your issuing county allows for your credential and situation.
• In person: Visit the appropriate county driver licensing office when required and use that county's appointment process.

A duplicate does not renew the permit. The original expiration date remains in place.

Appointment tactics belong to the Appointment Scheduling guide.

Do I Need a Police Report if My Hawaii Instruction Permit Was Stolen?

A police report does not replace the county's duplicate-permit application, identity check, or fee. If theft involved possible identity misuse, reporting it can be useful, but confirm with your issuing county before assuming a police report is a required duplicate-permit document.

Replacing a Hawaii Instruction Permit From Another Island

Contact the county that issued the permit before traveling to another island for a replacement. Driver licensing is county-administered, and another county office may not process the exact duplicate in the same way.

Can I Replace a Hawaii Permit While Temporarily Outside the State?

Remote replacement options depend on the issuing county and the type of duplicate. Use the county's online or mail option only if you meet its eligibility rules; otherwise, contact the issuing office for the in-person process you will need when you return.

Can the replacement be mailed to a different address? Do not assume an exact-duplicate service will change the address at the same time. If your address has changed, follow your county's address-change and duplicate instructions rather than using an exact replacement shortcut.

Documents and Parental Consent for Permit Replacement

You must provide identification and complete the correct forms for a duplicate driving permit. Download the State of Hawaii Driver's License Application form and check the 'duplicate' box.

• Bring a valid photo ID (passport, state ID).
• Minors under 18 need a notarized Parental Consent Form CS-L(DL)239 signed by both parents/guardians listed on the birth certificate.
• Adults verify their signature on file but don't need parental consent.

For minors, both parents listed on the birth certificate must sign the Parental Consent Form CS-L(DL)239. Get it notarized if one parent can't appear in person.

Bring two proofs of residency (utility bill and lease) even for a simple replacement. The system might flag a need to update your address for REAL ID compliance.

Kaneohe DFA, a parent brought only one proof of residency for the duplicate application. a utility bill in the parent's name, but the counter required a second document showing the applicant's Hawaii address. Turned away and rescheduled. Bring two separate residency proofs dated within 60 days to any duplicate permit appointment.

Visit Hawaii Driver's License Procedures for full procedures across counties. Learn permit rules in the Hawaii Driver's Manual.

What If My Hawaii Permit Was Lost Together With My Only Photo ID?

Bring another original or certified identity document that your county accepts for the duplicate transaction. Do not rely on a photocopy or phone image. If you are unsure which document can replace the lost photo ID, contact the county office before the appointment.

Can You Drive Legally on a Hawaii Temporary Paper Permit While Waiting for the Plastic Card?

If the county issues temporary paper proof while the duplicate credential is being produced, follow the validity printed on that document and all normal instruction-permit driving rules.

The duplicate keeps the original permit expiration date. If the permit itself is expired or near renewal, use the Permit Validity & Renewal guide rather than treating a duplicate as a renewal.

Plastic-card production and mailing timelines belong to the Processing Time guide.