Frequently Asked Questions

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

On certain occasions, it may happen that you are not allowed to renew your car registration in Hawaii. Possible reasons you may not be allowed to apply for vehicle registration renewals include having unresolved traffic citations or failing to provide sufficient proof of car insurance. A clear driving record is a mandatory requirement to be eligible torenew car registrations.

Car registration for trailers cannot be renewed online. In addition, if you have any special instructions that you need to fulfill, you will not be allowed to renew online.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Vehicle registration renewal in Hawaii is processed at authorized DMV offices in person or by mail and via the online renewal systems of all counties.

The application for renewing registration must be signed personally by the applicant. You can have your car registration renewed for you by someone else as long as they have all necessary information.

If you have authorized someone to renew your car registration online, you should have provided them with all necessary data and additional documents they need to complete the renewal successfully.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

It is a general requirement for all vessels, including boats, which are used in Hawaiian counties to be registered in compliance with state regulations. Vessel registration is under the authority of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

When boats are registered, they will obtain a unique hull identification number, which they must visibly present on the vessel. The hull number is used for rescue, safety control and theft prevention.

The process of boat registration is not completed in the regular vehicle registration offices but in the administrative offices of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation.

Boat registration renewal can be completed online. Each hull registration number is valid for one year and can be renewed without penalty up to 90 days before the expiration date. Proof of boat ownership must be presented at the time of the registration.

For more information: License Plates and Registration Stickers in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Filing a police report in Hawaiian counties is mandatory. Not only must you get in touch with local police departments, but also a copy of the police report must be presented at the time of application submission along with the other supporting documents.

This will ensure that yourstolen vehicle registration will be declared invalid and will be protected from misuse.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Whenever you move out of state, you must return your old license plates at the relevant registration office in your county. Registration is also county-specific. It is thus recommendable to follow the same process when transferring registration and license plates between the four counties.

If you want to keep your specialty license plates after they are made invalid, you should file a request to the authorized DMV locations at your county. Otherwise, both front and back plates need to be returned regardless of the fact they are produced unique for your vehicle.

For more information: License Plates and Registration Stickers in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Yes, drivers who have had their car registration document damaged must present it along with the documents for duplicate car registration. Once you get your car registration copy, the old one will be declared invalid and you will not be able to use it. Returning the damaged registration can also protect you from abuse in case of loss or theft.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Motorized scooters fall under the category of motor vehicles in Hawaii, which indicates that they must go through the same vehicle registration process that applies to motorcycles.

To register scooters in Hawaii, visit or mail the application and the supporting documents to one of the authorized DMV locations where you can also pay registration fees. Liability insurance is necessary for drivers of scooters. Make sure to get one before you begin the registration process.

Further information about licensing, maneuvering skills and insurance requirements about motorbikes and scooters are available in the Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual.

For more information: License Plates and Registration Stickers in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Hawaiian laws do not require that vehicles submit to smog inspection at the time of vehicle registration. Yet, all vehicles must pass a safety inspection and obtain a certificate, which they must provide at registration.

When you take your car for inspection, a blue temporary certificate will be issued to you, which indicates that you must correct all defects on your motor vehicle. To complete the safety inspection, you need to visit one of the authorized safety center, which are usually located at gas stations and carry the state inspection station sticker. The inspection takes a few minutes and it includes inspection on the:

• Vehicle body, bumpers and fenders.
• Battery and wiring system.
• Brake system and suspension.
• Doors, hood and trunk latches and components.
• Drive train.
• Fuel, intake and exhaust systems.
• Mirror, lamps and reflectors.
• Seat belts and restraint systems.
• Tires and wheels.

The mechanic will check all above elements and if the safety criteria are fulfilled you will obtain a safety inspection certificate which you need to submit in support to the auto registration application.

For more information: License Plates and Registration Stickers in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Car registration renewal in Hawaii is now unified on state level and it offers several options to choose from when the time to renew your vehicle registration approaches. You can renew vehicle registration in each of the four counties, when you receive your renewal reminders, by using one of the following options:

• In person at your county DMV offices
• By mailing the application ten days prior to the expiration date to the relevant DMV locations
• Online via each county’s website renewal system

Make sure to submit the application, the additional documents and the required fees in person or via mail to the appropriate office from the list below:

Honolulu

Satellite City Hall offices

AlaMoana Shopping Center

1450 AlaMoana Boulevard 1286

Phone 768-4300

Fort Street Mall

1000 Fort Street Mall

Phone 768-4103

Hawaii Kai

6600 Kalanianaole Highway 101

Phone 768-4800

Kalihi

1199 Dillingham Boulevard

Phone 768-4500

Kailua

1090 Keolu Drive

Phone 768-4600

Kapolei

1000 Uluohia Street

Phone 768-3400

Pearlridge Shopping Center

98-1005 Moanalua Road

Phone 768-5000

Wahiawa

330 N. Cane Street

Phone 768-4700

Waianae

85-670 Farrington Highway

Phone 768-4900

Windward City Shopping Center

45-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive C06

Phone 768-4100

Hawaii

Hilo

25 Aupuni Street

Phone 961-8351

Maui

Maui Mall

Kahului

Phone 270-7840

Kauai

Lihue Civic Center

Kapule Building

4444 Rice Street, Suite 466

Phone 241-6577

The new stickers and decals will be mailed to you on the delivery address you have provided in your application.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Before you transfer your car registration to another state, you should check the conditions of the new state beforehand.

In addition, each vehicle needs to be registered in the county in which it is driven. The application process to transfer car registration between counties usually includes:

• Completing the Application for registration form and signing it by all registered owners.
• Submitting the other county s car registration.
• Submitting the other county s car title if you are listed as the lien holder.
• Payment of appropriate fee, which will be determined by the registration personnel.

For more information: License Plates and Registration Stickers in Hawaii

Honolulu

To get your disability placards in Honolulu, you must visit Satellite Hall premises and follow the steps below during the process of applying for car registration:

1. Complete Application for Disabled Persons License Plates
2. Complete Disability Parking Permit Application
3. Prepare appropriate license plates fees
4. Present proof of identity:
   • Drivers license
   • State ID card
   • Passport
   • Senior citizen ID card
   • Military ID card
   • Student ID card
   • ID of a parent or guardian of a minor
   • Medicare card
   • Notarized affidavit

The application for a disability parking permit is a requirement on state level and it must be completed before you apply to get the disability placards.

Hawaii

Persons interested in applying for disability parking permits in Honolulu can get the Disability Parking Permit Application form from the authorized offices including:

Office of Aging – Hilo 1055 Kinoole Street, Suite 101 Hilo, HI 96720

Office of Aging – Kona West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 AneKeohokalole Hwy.

Building B Kailua-Kona HI 96740

Kona Mayor s Office West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 AneKeohokalole Highway, Bldg C Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Applicants can also use licensed doctor offices, countywide.

Hawaii County Disabled Parking Office is in charge of processing these applications. Once you have completed this step, you can follow it by submitting the adequate application form and go through the usual steps of vehicle registration in Hawaii County.

Maui

Applicants for disability license plates in Maui can choose to submit the Disability Parking Permit Application form, present documentary proof and pay the appropriate fee at:

Motor Vehicle Registration & Licensing

Maui Mall Shopping Center 70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue Suite A-17 Kahului, HI 96732

Applicants need to fill in the first page of the application and a doctor needs to fill in the second page. Failing to compete the application properly will result in application rejection. Make sure to carefully go through the application, as it requiresdetailed information about your personal characteristics and the type and number of placards you will need.

Kauai

When drivers in Kauai register vehicles and want to get special disabled persons license plates, they need to use the state-wide acknowledged Disability Parking Permit Application and pay attention to fill in all data and check all relevant boxes to get their request processed as needed. Make sure to provide the following information:

• Full name
• Identification with acceptable proof of ID
• Telephone, number and birth date
• Height, weight and gender
• Street address and mailing address
• Parking placard request type:
  • Red placard
  • Blue placard
  • Windshield placard
• Disability certification

Each request can amount to different fees and it is thus recommended that you check the fees that apply to your situation before you visit authorized DMV locations to submit the application.

For more information: License Plates and Registration Stickers in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

When you have lost your car registration in Hawaii or if you have been a victim of theft you are obligated to file a police report and inform the police about the details of your missing documents.The lost car registration and the stolen car registration will be immediately made invalid once you file a police report. Since each county has locally established police departments, you should get in touch with the relevant law enforcement offices in your county.

Additionally, you must submit a copy of the police report along with the application for acar registration copy at DMV offices. Without the police report, you will not be able to get your duplicate car registration.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Drivers who have had their vehicle registration lost, stolen or damaged in Hawaii can apply for a duplicate car registration by submitting the application form and the required documents to the authorized DMV offices in the county where they drive the vehicle, using one of the following methods:

• By mail
• In person

County online systems do not offer the option to apply for aduplicate car registration. If drivers need to additionally get new plates, emblems or stickers, they must submit an additional application and pay extra fees to get the new license plates. Drivers need to present a proof of identity when they apply. In situations of astolen car registration, a police report must accompany the application.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The process of applying for car registration is somewhat specific in Hawaiian counties, since drivers who wish to register their vehicles for the first time in Honolulu need to consider both state and county requirements. Even if counties have the same procedure, the required forms and fees are different and they all require county license plates.

Honolulu

Applicants who wish to register cars in Honolulu County may use the options of applying:

• In person at Satellite City Hall offices
• By mail to:

Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing P.O. Box 30320 Honolulu, Hawaii 96820-0320

There are also variations in the procedure that depend on the location from which the vehicle was purchased:

• If the car was purchased in Oahu and the dealer does not register it for you, you must fill in and sign the CS-L (MVR) 1 form with the supporting documents and submit it together with a vehicle inspection certificate. When you visit the Satellite Hall office you will get the information about fees from the staff there. Military personnel need to submit the application form for non-residents.

• If the car was purchased out of state, you will need to provide the old vehicle registration document and the shipping document, and fill in the form CS-L (MVR) 27 along with a valid vehicle inspection certificate.

Hawaii

To apply for vehicle registration in Hawaii County, you must submit the Hawaii county Application for Registration of Motor Vehicle using one of the following methods:

• In person at relevant county DMV locations
• By mail to:

Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 5 Hilo, HI 96720

Once you gather the necessary supporting documents, make sure to follow the rules that apply for your vehicle. Documents vary for in-state and out-of-state bought vehicles.

Maui

Maui has a county-specific Application for Registration of Motor Vehicle form that you will need to fill in when applying to get car registration. Attach the pertinent documents and submit them either in person or via mail to the nearest DMV location in Maui County. Make sure to enclose the documents that apply to the procedure applicable to the location where the vehicle was purchased. There are variations for out-of-state and out-of-county registered cars. The customer service representative defines fees that apply at the time of auto registration application.

Kauai

In a similar way to other Hawaiian counties, you can complete the vehicle registration in Kauai by submitting the application form DF-L(MVR) 1 and the additional documents to authorized DMV locations either in person or via mail. You can mail the documents to:

County of Kauai

Treasury Division (MVR)

4444 Rice St., Ste 466

Lihue, HI 96766-1340

Fee payment can be done in cash, by money order or by check and it is calculated at the time of car registration on basis of vehicle characteristics. Credit cards are not accepted. Military personnel need to use a different application form DF-L(MVR) 50. If you are registering a car bought from out of state, you need to have the shipping document at your disposal.

For more information: License Plates and Registration Stickers in Hawaii

When renewing auto registration in Hawaii, applicants need to make sure they complete the renewal before the expiration date. All car registrations are valid for one year and failing to honor this deadline will result in late renewal penalty fees, which vary by county.

Honolulu

Penalties for late renewal in Honolulu are calculated at an annual flat rate of:

• Total of $16 for passenger vehicles which consists of:
  • $8 county weight tax
  • $8 state weight tax
• Total of $40 for commercial vehicles which consists of:
  • $20 county weight tax
  • $20 state weight tax

Hawaii

Penalty fees are calculated if the auto registration renewal is not completed before the expiration date in amount of:

• 20 percent of the county weight tax
• 20 percent of the state weight tax

Maui

Maui has very strict requirements for clear driving records and will refrain from renewing car registration if you have any traffic citations. Drivers must clear theirdriving record before the expiration of their current car registration in order to avoid having to face any penalties.

Kauai

Failing to submit proper payment in Kauai will result in the following penalties:

• Penalty for administrative online payment
• Penalty for returned checks
• Penalty for canceled credit cards

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

Honolulu

When you wish to replace personalized license platesin Honolulu, make sure to follow the steps below:

• Check plate availability
• Fill in, print out and sign the adequate application form
  • Application for Special License Plates
  • Application for organization license plates
• Pay appropriate fee
• Provide old plates if available

Make sure to add all supporting documentation that is required for the type of the plate that you require.

Hawaii

Apart from obtaining duplicate license plates, you can apply for replacement of special license plates in Hawaii County by submitting the Application for Specialty License Plates to the following address:

County of Hawaii

Department of Finance

Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division

101 Pauahi St., Suite No. 5

Hilo HI 96720

Before you submit the application with the supporting documents and fees, mark the appropriate box for license plate type and provide certification for veteran eligibility, if needed.

Maui

In order to apply for a personalized license plates replacement in Maui, follow these steps:

1. Complete and sign the Application for Special Number Plates
2. Pay $25 fee
3. Submit current car registration
4. Pay emblem replacement fee of $0.50
5. Renew registration if renewable within the next 45 days
6. Submit safety inspection inspectorate
7. Return current plates

Kauai

The same process that is applicable for regular license plate duplicates, applies to request a replacement of personalized license plates in Kauai. To do so, you must visit a local DMV office and submit the required application, present safety inspection certificate, provide your old plates if available and prepare the adequate fee payment.

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

All documents that are issued to serve for the purpose of car registration need to be kept in your vehicle. Vehicle registration is the most important proof of vehicle ownership that can certify that you are authorized to drive the vehicle.

When you are driving throughout Hawaiian islands, a police officer may stop you and ask to see the car registration along with the other driving documents. If you do not have it with you, you may face penalties and have to undergo further checks.

Keeping the car registration safe in your car will also defend you against having it stolen. It is advisable that you keep it together with the insurance policy, as they are both connected and usually need to be presented together when requested.

For more information: License Plates and Registration Stickers in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Common reasons that you may need to have your car registration document replaced in Hawaii include if your car registration has been:

• Lost
• Mutilated or damaged
• Stolen

If plates have been stolen, you may also need to obtain a duplicate car registration. In the state of Hawaii, you are not allowed to drive without a valid car registration card, as you will face penalties if stopped by a law enforcement officer.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Registration fees in Hawaii are calculated on the basis of characteristics of the vehicle and vehicle weight. Relevant state and county taxes apply. At the time of the car registration, the staff at DMV offices in your county will either use the weight document that you provide or weigh your vehicle on state-approved scales to define the fee that applies.

As registrations are renewed annually, you can later calculate the fee by using the Hawaiian online renewal system, which provides information for each of the four counties.

Still, a good base to have in mind when you make the budget for the vehicle registration in your county is the one established by Hawaii County which gives all fractions that accumulate to the registration fee:

• Registration fee subject to taxation computed annually by vehicle weight
• $12 vehicle disposal fee
• $1 beautification fee
• State weight tax:
  • Vehicles up to 4,000 pounds are 1.75 cents per pound
  • Vehicles 4,001 pounds to 7,000 pounds are 2 cents per pound
  • Vehicles 7,001 pounds up to 10,000 pounds are 2.25 cents per pound
  • Vehicles over 10,001 pounds are a flat rate of $300.
• $45 state fee
• $6 minimum county weight tax and prorated:
  • Passenger vehicles are 1.25 cents per pound for all weights
  • Passenger trucks up to and including 6,500 pounds are 1.25 cents per pound
  • Freight vehicles and all trucks over 6,500 pounds are 2.5 cents per pound.
• $12 county fee
• $5 transfer fee

Aforementioned fees can be used as guidance. Exact amounts will be communicated to you when you submit your auto registration application.

For more information: License Plates and Registration Stickers in Hawaii

Honolulu

Car registration replacement fees in Honolulu vary depending on the following factors of the vehicle:

• Location of vehicle purchase (in or out of state)
• Place of registration
• Vehicle type, weight and source
• Tax rate classification
• Type of plates you require

Hawaii

Duplicate registration fee of $5 must be paid in Hawaii County to get the car registration copy. Additional fees will apply for license plates and they depend on the type of plate you will require.

Maui

When submitting an application for a duplicate vehicle registration in Maui, make sure to take into account the following fees:

• Duplicate registration fee: $10
• Emblem and license plates replacement fee: $6.25
• License plates replacement fee: $5.75
• Emblem replacement fee: $0.50

Kauai

To prepare a payment for a car registration replacement, contact the authorized DMV office in Kauai at:

Department of Motor Vehicles

Vehicle Registration/Transfer Vehicle Title

808-241-4256

State of Hawaii District Court

License plates will be charged separately

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Renewing car registration requires that you pay county fees that are calculated in each county separately and will be communicated to you when you submit the renewal application by the responsible personnel at DMV locations. State fees also apply and are based on vehicle weight.

If you renew online, fees will be calculated at the end of your submission.

Regardless of the way you choose to apply, you will need to endure the following costs in order to renew your vehicle registration:

• Regular registration fee calculated by weight and vehicle type
• County tax fee
• State tax fee
• Administrative online payment fee
• Penalty fee for late renewal
• Penalty fee for returned money checks

If you want to have information about exact costs, it is recommended to phone county authorized offices in advance or check fee guidance in our new registration section.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

Honolulu

Replacing auto registration in Honolulu requires that you either mail or visit a nearby DMV location in your county and present the documents listed below:

• Application for Duplicate Registration Card
• Current car registration
• ID card or drivers license
• A copy of the police report if the registration has been stolen
• Duplicate registration fee

To additionally get new license plates or emblems make sure to:

• Present the CS-L(MVR) 3 form.
• Return old license plates, if available.
• Submit a payment for thelicense plates replacement fee.

New license plates are usually mailed within 60 to 90 days.

Hawaii

To complete a car registration replacement in Hawaii,follow these steps:

1. Complete Application for Duplicate Registration Card
2. Complete Application for Replacement of License Plates and/or Decals (if new plates are needed)
3. Prepare $5 duplicate registration fee
4. Present proof of identification
5. Submit current car registration
6. Return old plates if you have them
7. Prepare replacement plates fee

Allow for at least 60 to 90 days to get the replacement license plates.

Maui

If your current Maui registration has been lost, mutilated or stolen, you need to apply for a car registration copy. To do so, submit the documents listed below:

• Application for Duplicate Registration Card
• Application for Replacement of Plates/Emblem (if new plates are required)
• $10 duplicate registration fee
• Proof of identity
• Replacement plates fees
• Remaining license plates if damaged

Kauai

To successfully get a car registration replacementin Kauai, make sure to submit the documents from the list below to the office in Lihu or the Treasury Division:

• Complete Form MVR 1
• Submit current car registration
• Return remaining plates (if they are available)
• Submit safety inspection certificate
• Prepare fees payment
• Present a police report if the registration card has been lost or stolen

You should wait for about 60 to 90 days for your new registration to arrive at your mailing address given at the time of application.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

Honolulu County or Kauai County

If you live in Honolulu County or Kauai County, you must present the following documents in order to apply for car registration:

• Application for Registration of Motor Vehicle signed by the owner and the dealer
• Vehicle inspection certificate
• Non-Resident certificate, CS-L (MVR) 50 form for military personnel

Additional documents need to be submitted if you are registering an out-of-state bought vehicle:

• Out-of-state car registration
• Out-of-state car title
• Shipping document (Bill of Lading)
• CS-L (MVR) 27 form

Pay attention that certain variations in the printed forms or the forms available online may appear in both counties. Get in touch with your nearest DMV office to confirm current forms.

Hawaii

Auto registration in Hawaii County requires that drivers collect and submit the documents below when they apply to register vehicles considering the location of vehicle origin. Slight differences are applicable for home-bought and out-of-state bought vehicles:

• Application for Registration of Motor Vehicle
• Safety inspection certificate
• Out-of-state car registration
• Out-of-state certificate of title if you are a lien holder
• Bill of lading or shipping receipt which shows the arrival date in Hawaii County
• Tax form G-27 for vehicles registered in previous, current or subsequent year
• Vehicle weight certificate by the manufacturer

Maui

• Application for Registration, Form DF-L(MVR) 1 signed by all owners
• Conditional Letter of Acceptance if a lien is indicated
• Safety inspection Certificate
• Bill of lading or shipping receipt (out-of-state vehicles)
• Out-of-state car registration (out-of-state vehicles)
• Out-of-county certificate of title (out-of-state vehicles)
• Vehicle weight certificate by the manufacturer (out-of-state vehicles)

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

When you renew car registration online or in person in Hawaii, you need to make sure to follow the annual renewal requirement and renew your car registration before the expiry date. Although some counties have specifics in the make of forms, they only contain simple county marks whereas the process is almost identical.

You must submit the following documents at the time of auto registration renewal:

• Renewal application form sent to you in the reminder letter
• Current car registration card
• Car insurance
• Car title if lien is indicated
• Safety inspection certificate
• Any additional documents specially indicated in the renewal application form
• Check or money order with the appropriate fee
• Clear driving record certificate

If you choose to do the renewal via county websites, you must start the process at least 45 days before the expiration date. Renewals via mail need to be initiated at least ten days before the expiration date. You must have information about your vehicle VIN number and license plates number to renew car registration online. Fees will be calculated by the system when you finish the application and may include additional administrative fee on top of the regular one.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

If you live in Honolulu Count or Hawaii County

If you have recently applied for a car registration renewal in Hawaii and you have not received your stickers or registration tags, you must complete and mail the Affidavit for non-receipt of mail form. Make sure to provide data for you license plates number. Below is a list of offices in Honolulu and Hawaii where you can mail the affidavit to:

Honolulu

Satellite City Hall offices

AlaMoana Shopping Center

1450 AlaMoana Boulevard 1286

Phone 768-4300

Fort Street Mall

1000 Fort Street Mall

Phone 768-4103

Hawaii Kai

6600 Kalanianaole Highway 101

Phone 768-4800

Kalihi

1199 Dillingham Boulevard

Phone 768-4500

Kailua

1090 Keolu Drive

Phone 768-4600

Kapolei

1000 Uluohia Street

Phone 768-3400

Pearlridge Shopping Center

98-1005 Moanalua Road

Phone 768-5000

Wahiawa

330 N. Cane Street

Phone 768-4700

Waianae

85-670 Farrington Highway

Phone 768-4900

Windward City Shopping Center

45-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive C06

Phone 768-4100

Hawaii

Hilo

25 Aupuni Street

Phone 961-8351

If you live in Maui County or Kauai County

When you finish the car registration renewal in Maui or Kauai, you will get the new stickers and decals mailed to you on the current mailing address you have provided on the renewal application form. Make sure to provide the correct address to avoid missing the deadline.

In case you do not get them within a timely manner, you should immediately contact relevant offices. Aside from errors in mailing address, another reason for missing stickers may be unpaid traffic citations.

The following is a list of authorized offices you can contact to inquire about missing stickers or decals:

Maui

Maui Mall

Kahului

Phone 270-7840

Kauai

Lihue Civic Center

Kapule Building

4444 Rice Street, Suite 466

Phone 241-6577

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Vehicle registration renewal in Hawaii is done annually. Your vehicle registration will expire exactly one year after the date of issuance. You have until the expiration day to renew your car registration. If the last day is not a working day, the actual renewal must be initiated on a working day before the last that is indicated on the card.

If you want to use the online renewal option, you will get the chance to start the procedure as early as 45 days before the expiration date.

Make sure to mail the renewal application via mail at least ten days before the deadline.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Taxation in the four Hawaiian counties is under the authority of the state Department of Taxation. The department offers various means of communication, which you can find on their website.

If you need to obtain forms or information related to car registration replacement, tax county offices for general correspondence are available at a few locations including:

Honolulu

Oahu

P.O. Box 259

Honolulu, HI 96809-0259

Hawaii

75 Aupuni Street #101

Hilo, HI 96720-4245

Maui

54 S. High Street #208

Wailuku, HI 96793-2198

Molokai

P.O. Box 275

Kaunakakai, HI 96748

Kauai

3060 Eiwa Street #105

Lihue, HI 96766-1889

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Completing and signing the appropriate application form is a mandatory requirement in all Hawaiian counties. Separate forms need to be submitted for the car registration copy and for replacement emblems or license plates.

Below are the two main forms that need to be submitted in each county when applying for acar registration replacement:

• Application for Duplicate Registration Card
• Application for Replacement of Plates/Emblem

It is advisable to contact relevant DMV offices for the newest forms.

For more information: How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Yes. The car registration renewal system in Hawaii is organized in such a way that drivers whose registration card approaches to the expiration date get a renewal letter, which contains the renewal application form and additional instructions. Following the instructions will assist in successful completion of the auto registration renewal.

You can renew your car registration online in all four Hawaiian counties, only if there are at least 45 days to the expiration date. If you are applying for a vehicle registration renewal at least ten days before expiration, you must do so in person or by mail to catch the last day of the month and renew your car registration on time.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Auto registration renewal in Hawaii is completed annually from the date of issuance.

All vehicle owners must make sure to renew their car registration before the last expiration date, which should be stated on the registration card. Drivers that need to renew vehicle registration usually get a renewal letter by mail sufficiently before the calendar deadline approaches.

Still, even if they do not receive a letter, each driver is personally held responsible to keep the deadline and renew car registration each year.

For more information: How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Hawaii