Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has signed a law waiving the $20 vehicle registration fee for senior veterans. The measure, from Bill 62 introduced by Council members Andria Tupola and Augie Tulba, applies to veterans over 65 who served honorably in the U.S. armed forces. The law helps some of the more than 13,800 veterans living on Oahu but does not remove all related fees and taxes, according to Spectrum Local News.
"This measure is just a small way that the City and County of Honolulu can show these men and women our gratitude for their service in uniform to our country," Mayor Blangiardi said. Starting July 1, 2026, veterans can get a fee exemption by showing proof of military service, as reported by KITV. They can also indicate their veteran status on their driver’s license and apply for specialty license plates.
This law acknowledges the service of veterans. While it does not cover all vehicle registration costs, it offers a fee exemption as a benefit. "Their sacrifice and dedication makes all of us proud, and this is just one small way to repay them for their service,” Blangiardi stated, explaining the purpose of the exemption, as mentioned by KITV and Spectrum Local News.
