Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry License Types
  • Motor Vehicle Repair Dealer
  • Motor Vehicle Salvage Repair Dealer
  • Mechanic
Renewal Information
Renew by June 30 every odd-numbered year)
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30 of every odd-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025
Renew Online MR and RD only: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
(MC, MRC and RDS must renew by hardcopy only)
Renewals accepted: May 8, 2023 to June 30, 2023
Renewal Postcard Mailout: May 5, 2023 (MR, RD)
Renewal Hardcopy Form Mailout: May 5, 2023 (MC, MRC, RDS)
Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2023

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Certified Mechanic (MC) – $190.00
Registered Mechanic (MR) – $190.00
Registered and Certified Mechanic (MRC) – $190.00
Repair Dealer (RD) – $288.00
Salvage Repair Dealer (RDS) - $288.00
Restoration Information
(Restore within 1 year after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
(Must restore by hardcopy only)
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
 Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Certified Mechanic (MC) – $218.00
Registered Mechanic (MR) – $218.00
Registered and Certified Mechanic (MRC) – $218.00
Repair Dealer (RD) – $358.00
Salvage Repair Dealer (RDS) - $358.00
Salvage Repair Dealers

Salvage Repair Dealer Listing

Current as of August 28, 2023

(Subject to change without notice)