Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board
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Motor Vehicle Repair Industry License Types
- Motor Vehicle Repair Dealer
- Motor Vehicle Salvage Repair Dealer
- Mechanic
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License Continuation Info
Renewal Information
Renew by June 30 every odd-numbered year
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027
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Renewals accepted:
May 5, 2025 to June 30, 2025
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Renewal Postcard Mailout:
May 2, 2025 (MR, RD)
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Renewal Hardcopy Form Mailout:
May 2, 2025 (MC, MRC, RDS)
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
June 30, 2025
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Certified Mechanic (MC)
$190.00
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Registered Mechanic (MR)
$190.00
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Registered and Certified Mechanic (MRC)
$90.00
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Repair Dealer (RD)
$288.00
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Salvage Repair Dealer (RDS)
$288.00
All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30 of every odd-numbered year.
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
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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)
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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.
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How to Request Hardcopy Restoration Form
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/request-hardcopy-restoration-form-2/
Cost to Restore (late renewal)
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Certified Mechanic (MC)
$218.00
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Registered Mechanic (MR)
$218.00
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Registered and Certified Mechanic (MRC)
$218.00
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Repair Dealer (RD)
$358.00
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Salvage Repair Dealer (RDS)
$358.00
Salvage Repair Dealers
Current as of December 9, 2025
(Subject to change without notice)