Application for Motor Carrier Certificates or Permits for Transportation Passengers (Form 92-001)

Any person wanting to obtain a certificate or permit to transport passengers for compensation, by motor vehicle, over any public highway of this State, must submit this application with exhibits . A certificate or permit issued by the PUC is required under Section 271-8, HRS except for persons transporting passengers without charge, operating school buses and other transportation means as provided under Section 271-5, HRS.

General Information

Click the link to download the General Information (PDF) for obtaining a motor carrier certificate or permit of the passenger classification. General Information include:

  • Guidelines on application form
  • Guidelines on Tax Clearance Application form (Form A-6 | Instructions)
  • Filing fee requirements
  • How many copies are required for submittal
  • How to obtain PUC Hawaii Administrative Rules
  • How to prepare application

Attached to the application are the following required exhibits:

  • Exhibit A-Partnership or Corporation Information (Form 92-002)
  • Exhibit B-Vehicle Inventory List (Form 92-003)
  • Exhibit C-Balance Sheet (Form 92-004)
  • Exhibit D-Fixed Assets Schedule (Form 92-005)
  • Exhibit E-Loans Payable Schedule (Form 92-006)
  • Exhibit F-Projected PUC Operating Revenues & Statistics (Form 92-007)
  • Exhibit G-Projected Income Statement (Form 92-008)

Application Form

You may choose to submit your application by eFile (Electronic File) or In Person/Postal Mail.

eFile (Electronic File)

  1. Individuals seeking to eFile must register online.
    If you are not registered visit the Electronic Filing (eFiling) page. Within 2 business days of registering you will receive an email to active your account.
  2. Your motor carrier application will NOT be accepted for filing at the Public Utilities Commission unless it is accompanied by a Tax Clearance Certificate issued by the Department of Taxation.  See General Information (PDF) document for more information.  Tax Clearance Application form (Form A-6 | Instructions)
  3. Click the link to go to the Application for Motor Carrier Certificates or Permits for Transportation Passengers eForm.
  4. Follow the online form’s instructions to complete form and submit to the PUC.

In Person / Postal Mail

  1. Your motor carrier application will not be accepted for filing at the Public Utilities Commission unless it is accompanied by a Tax Clearance Certificate issued by the Department of Taxation.  See General Information (PDF) document for more information.  Tax Clearance Application form (Form A-6 | Instructions)
  2. Click the link to download the Application for Motor Carrier Certificates or Permits for Transportation Passengers (Form 92-001) in PDF format.