A Hawaii motor vehicle bill of sale is used to record the transfer of ownership of a vehicle from a seller to a buyer. It serves as proof of the transaction and includes information about the vehicle, including make, model, year, VIN, and mileage, the sale price, and details of both parties.
The bill of sale is typically required at the DMV for registration, especially if the vehicle is being sold privately.
Registering a Motor Vehicle
Vehicles must be registered within 30 days of purchase. [1] If you are late to do so, you could end up paying a $50 fine as well as delinquent taxes.
You can register your vehicle with the county DMV. This is also where you can renew your vehicle registration, which you need to do every year. For renewals, you can also use DMV kiosks located within some Safeway and Foodland stores.
Gather Required Documents
In order to register your vehicle with the DMV, you will need to bring these documents:
- Bill of Sale: Verifies the ownership transfer and sale of a vehicle.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement: Included on the bill of sale.
- Vehicle Title: Signed by both the buyer and seller.
- Lien Release From the Seller: If a lien was collected.
- Previous Owner’s Vehicle Registration.
- Application for Registration Form
Additional Documents (If Applicable)
- Safety Inspection Report: Required for all vehicles two years and older.
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney: If someone else is signing on behalf of the new owner.
Submit Your Documents
In Hawaii, vehicle registration is managed by the Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the county level. You must visit a DMV office in the county where you reside to submit your registration documents. Each county has its own registration process. Reach out to your local county DMV office for specific details regarding your requirements.
Some counties allow vehicle registration renewal by mail. If you choose this option, mail the necessary documents and payment to the address listed on your renewal notice or the county’s DMV website.
Pay Registration Fees
At your local county DMV office, you can pay the vehicle registration fees with cash, check, debit card, or major credit cards. This method is available for both first-time registrations and renewals.
Fees in Hawaii are based on the vehicle’s weight and the length of the registration period (one or two years). Additional county and state fees, such as safety inspection fees and weight taxes, may apply.
Hawaii Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample
You can download our Hawaii motor vehicle bill of sale template in PDF and Word formats.
