In the state's own words

“A notarized statement from a parent or guardian received by the driver education instructor or provided prior to the issuance of the behind-the-wheel student completion certificate”

Hawaii Department of Transportation Hawaii Administrative Rules chapter 19-139, page 12 of the PDF, section 19-139-12, item (2)(E) Read it on hidot.hawaii.gov

“stating that the applicant has completed forty hours of daytime driving and ten hours of nighttime driving supervised by a licensed driver over the age of eighteen.”

Hawaii Department of Transportation Hawaii Administrative Rules chapter 19-139, page 12 of the PDF, section 19-139-12, item (2)(E) Read it on hidot.hawaii.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

Hawaii names no required log form. Keep the hours in any log. The parent's signed statement of the hours is notarized.

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