EFFECTIVEHawaiiJul 1, 2025✓ Human reviewed

Hawaii raised the vehicle safety inspection fee to $25.75

Starting July 1, 2025, Hawaii's Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection fee rose 75 cents to $25.75 for cars and trucks and to $17.75 for motorcycles and trailers, the first increase since 2017. The contractor share rose from $1.34 to $2.09, HDOT keeps $1.70, and the inspection station keeps the balance.

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What to check

Hawaii inspection stations should update posted prices and point-of-sale settings to the new fee and reconcile the higher contractor remittance.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Verified
Sep 21, 2026
Applies to
General mechanical, Mixed services, Tire shop, Dealership fixed ops
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