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    The old Downtown Honolulu Satellite City Hall which was located near Ross Dress for Less.  They have since relocated.
    Fran C.

    Gotta renew your driver's license? I had one of the most pleasant, & easy experience renewing my Hawaii driver's license today, and I would like to share my wonderful experience with you folks. First of all, I hope you all have a "Real ID" by now, as the Federal REAL ID enforcement deadline was on May 7, 2025. If you don't have some form of "Real ID" by now, you'll basically be stuck on da rock if you try to use a regular driver's license for travel, as TSA will no longer accept a regular driver's license if you don't have the "gold star" on the top right-hand corner on your driver's license. Luckily for me, since I already upgraded my driver's license with "REAL ID" (about 7 or 8 years ago), so when I had to go back to renew my driver's license, I didn't have to go through the entire charade in providing all the legal documents to prove who I am. All I had to do was go online to the Honolulu City & County "Aloha-Q" site to set up an appointment date, location, & time for my driver's license renewal. I also had to fill out a license renewal form (that was provided to me by the staff at the Downtown Honolulu Satellite City Hall). And last of all, do the eye test. A few things you should know about the Hawaii License Renewal - 1. You can renew your driver's license 6 months before your birthday, as the expiration date will be on your birthday. 2. Most folks who renew their driver's license, the renewal fee is $40.00 for 8 years (basically $5 bucks per year, if you break it down). 3. For kapuna's (ages 72 to 79 years old) - there is a $20.00 renewal fee for 4 years for the kapuna's with no known medical issues. 4. There is also a 2 year license renewal (age 72, or Older with Medial Conditions). This requires a medical report, & $20.00 renewal fee. There are several Honolulu City & County license renewal sites, just check out the Aloha-Q website to see which site works for you. As for me, I picked the site in Downtown Honolulu, (which is located at the Chinatown Gateway Plaza), as it was the most convenient location for me. Great service, as the city & county clerks were very helpful & swift in processing my driver's license renewal.

    Irene M.

    Done fast and easy... Honestly I can't really complain as I've passed this location on the regular whenever I park at the municipal which is in the same building is so conveniently located just between downtown and Chinatown along with an elevator makes it a super easy access as well. This Nuuanu Satellite City Hall is quite small and I rarely see a line so when my auto registration time came to process I though why not give this location a try as Ala Moana usually has a quite the long line that is understandably frustrating and here as I arrived in the late morning was completely empty. There are a few security right at the front door where they ask what services you're processing and will guide you to the proper window to be take care of to which you still wait to be called to the window and it was a matter of just a minute to be done. Parking can be the biggest challenge in the area but I was lucky to find one just steps away which saved me coins as I knew I'd really wasn't gonna be taking too long and be on my way as a nice way to enjoy the rest of my day off. Thank you!

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    Jean-Paul G.

    Surprisingly very great employee when I went in for a Drivers License Renewal. Quick and very easy to get in an get out.

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    Andy F.

    Let me update this! Ever since the poor experience, and ever since it's less busy, less needing to make an appointment for everything, this Satellite City Hall has been great! It seems the whole team has changed since then. Every time I come here to renew car registrations for myself and my parent, it's always been a quick trip with friendly, upbeat customer service. I'm always greeted, and always received a "thank you" when finished. They're happy to answer my questions about certain things. There's a security/greeter at the front door when you come in, and they'll let you know which line to wait in depending on the service you need. Not sure if it's because the staff are a lot nicer and friendly now, but I feel the literal stench is also gone with the awful staff that was there before. Either way, this location is quite convenient for Downtown workers, and even if you're driving as there are some metered stalls nearby. It's probably a lot less busy than the other nearby locations--Ala Moana and Kapālama.

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    Nice staff. I couldn't get my real ID at this location. Staff member scheduled my next appt.

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    Appointments needed for driver's license business but walk-ins for car registrations.

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    What do you need to bring if you renewed drivers permit once already in 2025?

    Can I take my drivers license test there?

    Can I get my handicap placard here?

    Yes, but you need to have an appointment. Make your appointment on the C&C website at AlohaQ. Additionally, insure sure your doctor has signed the Disability application and included their official license number. Remember that the Satellite can… 

    Can I get a senior holo bus pass at the Nuuanu Satellite City Hall location?

    Yes, but you need an appointment. Go to the C&C website at AlohaQ. Remember that if you need a Handicap version of the Holo Card the satellite can't do that version - you have to go to TheBus Transit Center on Middle Street. Additionally, if you are… 

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    “Services: they do stuff for car registration, etc., as well as license duplicates, renewals, replacements.”

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    Satellite City Hall

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    Ala Moana

    City and County of Honolulu services are often better than the State of Hawaii's; and the Ala…read moreMoana Center Satellite City Hall is no exception. I've had two appointments which I eschewed in the past several weeks for stand by service. Yes, an online appointment is easy and makes your visit quicker and convenient. But I am off on Tuesdays and two hours on both occasions - I am patient - is fine by me. Concierge service is excellent. Clerks are efficient and professional. oj Hours are weekdays from 900a till 500p. There is always a line prior to 830a. Located near Assagio's - Italian restaurant - on the street level, near the escalators. They are where American Savings Bank used to be ...adjacent to Tandoori Express.

    Conveniently located in the Ala Moana Center, next to the escalators on Level One. On the side of…read moreMacy's store. Lots of free parking here. There are a few limited chairs to sit and wait after you check in with an employee. I did not have an online appointment today 03/23/26 and therefore I have at least an hour wait time. Hence, time to write my Yelp review. No public bathroom located inside the satellite city hall. However, many public restrooms are all over Ala Moana Center. Closest one is Lanai Food Court or in Macy's department I'm impressed with the efficiency and professionalism here. It's great that there are online appointments for some purposes. Check out the website @ alohaq.honolulu.gov Unfortunately, for my purpose, the next available date was March 31,2026.

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    Satellite City Hall

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    As a Walk in, I ended waiting almost two hours, but that's my fault for not making an appointment…read more The concierge, Shari, was excellent! She knew the process and deftly directed and instructed each customer as they approached her. The clerk, Gail, was also excellent! She made quick work with my application for a permit and I was out of there within minutes of being served.

    "4" for the long line, but, a "5" for the 3 employees for their patience. I arrived at 10:30am for…read moremy 10:45am appointment to renew my driver license today. Ridiculous to find a long line that snaked out into the stairwell. This long line is for everyone with an appointment and not. This was changed from having 2 separate lines and the genius power to be decided to change to 1 line! An employee with a clipboard would come out to check everyone for their purpose of being in line. Because I had an appointment made with their online Aloha Q, he pulled me out, looked at my application and gave me a number. I then proceeded to the waiting area at 10:44am and, finally, was seen around 11:10am! Although, I brought my birth certificate, 2 proof of residency, eye check certificate from my optometrist so I don't have to get my eyes checked with their icky eyes check machine and current driver license, I was told unless I had changed my address or name, I only needed my current driver license, money to pay the fee and my eyes checked certificate! Oh, if you're already a registered voter, you do not need to re register by completing the application that's attached to the renewal driver license application! What! Grrrrr... Both the employee who took my application, current driver license and the employee who my fingerprints and photo were knowledgeable. pleasant and friendly. Now, I have to wait 6-8 weeks for my permanent driver license to arrive by mail. WOW...what an ordeal! Like having your teeth pulled and happy it was pulled...lol...

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    Satellite City Hall

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    Hawaii Kai

    Awesome experience here as someone who had to do standby as an absolute last resort/emergency for…read moremy driver's license renewal. Im aware that standby is not a guarantee of service, but I took a risk at what I thought would be the least busy satellite city hall on a weekday morning and it absolutely paid off! Got there at 7:50 AM for 8 AM office opening. Stood in the designated standby line near the front door and was about 5th in line. I got serviced within 30 minutes of opening! Luckily I had all the correct documents and correct application all ready to go (printed, filled out, signed, etc). The clerks here are so friendly and accommodating. The population being served here are generally off-island visitors, elderly, and students. No issues at all, everyone was courteous and respected the rules. Waiting area is outside but its breezy, ADA accessible, quiet. Ample parking too within 100' of the doorway. Would definitely recommend all their services, scheduled appointment or not.

    Satellite city hall. Hawaii Kai location. Large free parking lot, after turning right passing…read moreAloha Gas station. Building has Central Pacific Bank. Vehicle registration, driver license renewal, state ID renewal. Will need to make appointment on Aloha Que. Also, property tax payment, water bill payment. Some transactions can be processed at express window, no appointment. Hawaii Kai location. Doesn't seem as hectic as other locations. But, certain transactions will need to be done at full service locations. Re: REAL ID. STAR. Note: You can only have the STAR on either your driver license OR state ID. You CANNOT have Both a driver license and state ID. Took son to renew State ID, but could not renew, since he already had a driver license with the STAR. Cannot have Both. Just a reminder to everyone. Highly recommend this location. If you need forms, can Download and complete prior to going there. Reminder: Bring down required documents if needed, Citizenship, SSN card, Residency (2) within two months.

    Satellite City Hall - Make sure to get parking validation.

    Satellite City Hall

    (86 reviews)

    Kalihi, Iwilei

    ***3.5 STARS*** I…read morerecently had to renew my car registration as the kiosk at Safeway in Kaneohe was giving my error messages. I decided to go to a Satellite City Hall (SCH) and chose this location that's just next door to Costco Gas Station in Iwilei. This was my first time at this location and it was sure busy just before arrival during lunchtime on a Tuesday. Lucked out with a parking stall as someone had just left the premises and I scored one that was near the entrance to SCH. As I entered the door there was a large screen TV display of numbers awaiting to be serviced and a cheerful and welcoming female staff who asked you the reason for your visit. For car registration I was advised to go to the end of the room on the right hand side where there was about 5 people in queue. While waiting patiently, I studied another large screen TV on the wall that had people who had made appointments were waiting to be serviced. NOTE: Regardless the staff is sitting down at an open window, you need to wait until you are called. Don't be like the male in front of me who walked up to the window after someone left. The staff told this male 2x he had to wait until being called. I was assisted by 2 different staff as the first one wasn't familiar with electronic vehicle license plates. She struggled and went to her superior who eventually told me to go to her window when she was available. Customer service at the counter was at a bare minimal - - robotic with no personality. I paid for my registration and received my receipt and sticker. Leaving the parking lot was a nightmare. There was only one exit and one staff who collected payment. Not to mention the heavy car traffic on Alakawa St so it took some time just to leave the lot. This explains the long line of cars waiting to leave SCH. Overall, this SCH got the job done but it was challenging with the heavy foot traffic of this convenient downtown location. May have been better if I drove to Hawaii Kai SCH as my visits there were more pleasant, less crowded and less stressful.

    Appt made using AlohaQ 8am...showed up 8am one satellite city hall with TWO separate offices…read more.. FIRST private security guard with an attitude says we have to go to other side of office but we were already told from that side to go to this side of office. Security Guard was Rude and unprofessional with an Attitude early morning. Trying to check in at front desk, the clerk hands me STANDBY TICKET...told by clerk we made the wrong appt so she hands me STANDBY TICKET...been sitting in waiting area for over 3 1/2 hours now...MOST customers came in after us left before us with in 15-30 mins, SO WHY did Clerk did Not offer to Pull NEW TICKET and we would have been DONE in 15-30mins. ALOHA-Q is ALOHA DISASTER!

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    Pearl City Licensing Office

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    7-7-21 Best kept secret... promise, don't tell ... sh sh sh!!!…read more If you need to renew your drivers license, seriously you MUST come here but be sure to make your appointment on line. Since hubs retired, seems he has on- line phobia and helplessly relies on me to help him. I made the appointment for hubs in April 2021 and today was the earliest I could book an appointment for him. I told hubs you're going yourself right? He said No! Geez I felt like a mommy taking their child to the dentist. We arrived 45 minutes early and checked in with the wahine at the table in front of the door. She checked that hubs had all his paperwork then said wait outside. I'm going to lunch. Someone will take my place and call you in. I could have done an imaginary hop Skotch and his name was called. Ooh yay! She said go to the last blue window(window 4) There another employee assisted. The nicest voice and smiling eyes above her mask. She double checks his paperwork and says, You're all set. Go to window 8 to have your photo taken. Wow!!! It was that fast and we were all pau in a very short time. You would never know that this office existed down here- by our fur bebe's groomer and Flo Mins. The office interior is clean, bright and so are their counters and restrooms. Fastest and friendliest government workers ever. Trust me, best service ever! As the other Yelp reviews posted, $40 for an 8 year renewal.

    Got a drivers license renewed here and it was a pretty good experience…read more You need to book your appointment for renewal online. Having all the necessary documents and payment info will speed things up. Now this location is in pearl city. Drive down Lehua St. and take a left on Second St., make an immediate right into the parking lot. It's right under the freeway so that an awesome landmark. Easy to find. Plenty of parking. In and out in 15 minutes. You get a temporary card and they mail out your new one. Don't forget to smile !!! This picture will define your for the next 8 years. Price for renewal was $40.

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    Iwilei, Kalihi

    The GOOD was the staff…read more I would give 1 star for the RIDICULOUS processes that were required to register my vehicle. #1: it cost money to park so choose Pearl Ridge where it is free! #2: I was told on line to bring in my DD214 to show my 20 years of honorable service and my INDEFINITE MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD and I would be able to get my Veteran plate (NOT TRUE) and because I am over 65 I would also get a $20 discount. (NOT TRUE) Both did not happen. The service agent said I would have to come back or go to another place to get my veterans plate. And in order to receive the $20 discount I would be required to go to the veterans building (WHEREVER THAT IS?) and get a letter stating I was honorably discharged. WHAT!!! You mean to tell me that my DD214 SHOWING EXACTLY THAT and my indefinite MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD is not enough??! And they require me to get a letter!! CMON!! Talk about getting the run around! Ugh! Or maybe my teller didn't know what she was doing?? But I gave her the benefit of the doubt and just stated please give me a regular plate so I don't have to come back and pay for parking again. It was frustrating for sure because I did not read anywhere that I would need a letter from the veterans organization and I didn't see anything provided on line concerning a letter from a veterans center nor did they provide an address to get the letter or phone number to contact them. And YOU NEED TO GO ON LINE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SURE IF YOU WISH TO BE SEEN TIMELY. THAT WAS A GOOD PROCESS. AND IT WORKS. But I feel bad for the elderly and those who are not computer literate. It was a frustrating experience and at the end as you leave the parking lot you pay the parking attendant or they do not lift the gate. HERE IS A SUGGESTION ON WHAT YOU COULD DO BETTER: Let's ACCEPT DD214's especially when the person also has an INDEFINITE MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD! You can't posses that ID Card if you were not honorable. Or just do NOT PROVIDE VETERAN PLATES or just mail them if you are out of stock. Please do not waste our time or your time by not following through on the process.

    Fast and efficient service here…read more Make your appointment online (this is the longest wait lol). https://alohaq.honolulu.gov/ Show up at your selected date and time. Park in the City & County parking lot and get your parking ticket validated inside. We paid $1.50. Check in at the front reception area to verify your appointment date and time with your identification. I just needed to fill out my renewal application inside and I may have waited 10 minutes before my number was called. I went to the assigned window, presented my paperwork, paid the fee, and then I was instructed to go to another window for my photograph and parking ticket validation. There was a small line for the photos, however, the line moved quickly. In total, maybe a half hour to park, check in, and complete the process! Not bad, City & County of Honolulu DMV! Hats off to you!

    Satellite City Hall - registrationservices - Updated September 2026

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