Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board
Motor Vehicle Repair Industry License Types
- Motor Vehicle Repair Dealer
- Motor Vehicle Salvage Repair Dealer
- Mechanic
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
Renewal Information
Renew by June 30 every odd-numbered year)
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, 2025 to June 30, 2027 |
| Renew Online MR and RD only: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov (MC, MRC and RDS must renew by hardcopy only) |
| Renewals accepted: May 5, 2025 to June 30, 2025 |
| Renewal Postcard Mailout: May 2, 2025 (MR, RD) |
| Renewal Hardcopy Form Mailout: May 2, 2025 (MC, MRC, RDS) |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2025 |
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)
(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
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