Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board
Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of both consumers and staff, walk-in services at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offices may change at anytime. Please check the Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) main page at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/ for the most current updated information.
Please observe proper safety protocols (e.g., face covering and physical distancing) when visiting.
Staff continue to telework and remain available during normal hours to meet the needs of the public over the phone (808-586-3000) and by email (reach the appropriate Board, Program, or Commission via https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/). The public is strongly encouraged to continue calling in or utilizing the available online services. For a full listing of DCCA’s online services please go to https://cca.hawaii.gov/covid19.
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, 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, 2021 (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)
(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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