What Hawaii asks for, line by line
| Supervised practice required | 50 hours |
|---|---|
| Of which at night | 10 hours |
| Minimum daytime practice | 40 hours; extra night hours do not replace daytime |
| Default supervised period | 180 days |
| Period starts | Permit issue date |
| Supervising adult | age 21+ |
| Proof/signature model | a notarized certification |
Which paperwork does Hawaii want?
HDOT Acknowledgment of Practice Driving — 40 daytime hours and 10 nighttime hours, notarized
Printable Hawaii driving log sheet — a blank, dated log with day and night columns and a signature block. Print it or save it as a PDF.
Official source · Additional official source
Requirements above were checked against these official sources on 2026-09-21. Rules change; always confirm with your state before you rely on them.
Also required in Hawaii
- State-certified driver education program
- Classroom and behind-the-wheel completion certificates
- Complete at least 40 daytime hours as well as 10 nighttime hours; extra nighttime practice does not replace the daytime requirement.
How does Driving Log help in Hawaii?
Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where Hawaii sets a numeric target, shows the time you drove beside the time that counts under the configured rules — with the reason whenever they differ. The core app is free, keeps everything on your device and private iCloud, and needs no account. A printable record of every entry is included; sourced worksheet layouts for several states are part of the one-time Pro upgrade.
Common questions
How many driving hours do you need in Hawaii?
Hawaii requires 50 hours, including 10 at night. At least 40 hours must be in daytime.
How long must the permit be held in Hawaii?
At least 180 days, counted from the date the permit was issued.
Does Hawaii accept a printed log from an app?
Hawaii names HDOT Acknowledgment of Practice Driving — 40 daytime hours and 10 nighttime hours, notarized. The certification is sworn before a notary or a license examiner. An app printout is a supporting record, not that official form; check the source below for what your office accepts.
Same 50-hour target: Alabama · California · Colorado · Delaware
Keep the log in Hawaii with Driving Log
Free for one learner, no account required. Basic app usage sharing is optional and off by default. Every drive is stored on your iPhone and, when enabled, in your own private iCloud.
The waitlist is a plain email to us: it is used only to send one notification if an Android version ships, never shared, and deleted on request.