DMV identification cards unavailable through Monday

Published on September 04, 2025

LĪHU‘E – The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces that the production of identification cards including driving permits, drivers licenses, and state identification cards is unavailable due to hardware issues.

DMV staff continue to work closely with its vendors to restore full functionality as quickly as possible and anticipate identification cards will become available on Monday, September 8.

The DMV is contacting appointment holders with appointments for the remainder of the business week via email or phone call cancelling their appointments for all driver’s license, CDL, and state identification card services.

To reschedule your appointment, please rebook your appointment through the DMV website at https://www.kauai.gov/DMV. If you have already paid for road test services, the DMV will hold your payment and apply it to your next appointment.

Permit appointments will continue, and the DMV will hold your results for 30 days.

The DMV continues to be available for all motor vehicle services, ADA placards, and utility bill payments.

For additional information or questions about the DMV or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.kauai.gov/DMV.

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