Frequently Asked Questions

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Yes, it is mandatory to return the old ruined copy along with the application form in order to obtain acar title replacement. When you complete the application for aduplicate car title, you must mark the reason for its replacement. Application forms have check boxes for each of the reasons to replace the car title, including:

• Mutilated
• Lost
• Stolen
• Defaced

Check the appropriate box and present the damaged title when you apply.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Stolen car titles may be subject to misuse or counterfeiting, therefore it is a good choice to have them reported in order to protect your driving record and your vehicle from unlawful behavior. In order to file a police report, contact you re the police department in your county of residence.

To avoid becoming a victim of identity theft or similar crimes, call or visit the relevant department and report the stolen car title. Most police stations should be able to provide a verification letter for your report. Once you report your car title lost or stolen, the old car title is immediately declared invalid.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Drivers who have had their current pink slip lost, mutilated or stolen must apply to get a new car title at their earliest convenience. They can submit the application form and the supporting documents, along with the required fees at DMV offices by choosing one of the following methods:

• In person
• By mail

Car titles are issued for each county separately. Pay attention to submit the correct application form at your local county office and have it properly signed. Prepare to have information about the make and model of your vehicle and your drivers license number. Additionally, you must allow enough time to have the application previously notarized or otherwise provide proof of identity at the time of application.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

In order to obtain a salvaged pink slip in Hawaii, follow these steps:

1. Contact your insurance company for information about your vehicle.
2. Get your vehicle inspected by an authorized RDS service dealer.
3. Get in touch with the relevant office in your county to obtain the necessary information for the procedure of getting salvaged car title.

Authorized offices for each county are:

Honolulu

P.O. Box 30330

Honolulu, HI 96280

Phone: 808-532-4324

Hawaii

101 Pauahi Street, #105

Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: 808-961-8351

Maui

maui Mall Shopping Center

70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue, Suite A-17

Hahului, HI 96732

Phone: 808-270-7363

Kauai

4444 Rice Street, Suite 466

Lihue, HI 96766

Phone: 808-241-4256

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Honolulu

To complete acar title transferbetween states in Honolulu County, you must submit the following set of documents to your local county DMV office:

• Completed CS-L(MVR)-1 form
• Last car registration issued by the other state
• Car title from the other state
• Notarized Bill of Sale if not released by previous owner
• Lien satisfaction letter if lienholder is indicated and the lien is not released
• Current safety inspection certificate
• Bill of lading (shipping receipt) only if out-of-state vehicle permit is absent
• Present Non-Resident Certificate, Form CS-L(MVR)50 for military personnel

If you live in Hawaii County or Maui County

When you are transferring car title between states in Hawaii or Maui, you must collect the necessary supporting documents and fees payment and present everything at your county DMV office.

It is advisable to get in touch with them beforehand to check for forms, recent fees or additional custom-related documents that may be required. Additionally, you must prepare the current car title and car registration and make sure the vehicle is inspected for safety.

Kauai

To transfer ownership of the vehicle if you are a resident of Kauai and you have obtained a vehicle out of state, follow the steps from the checklist below:

1. Complete and sign Form DF-L(MVR) 1
2. Produce a current out-of-state car registration
3. Produce a properly completed car title
4. Produce a bill of lading or out-of-state vehicle permit
5. Produce a G-27 form if applicable
6. Produce a current safety inspection certificate
7. Produce a vehicle weight slip from a state-certified scale, if required
8. Submit payment of fees

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Whenever you have lost your pink slipin Hawaii, you must obtain a new car title. To obtain anew pink slip, make sure to submit the following documents at your county DMV office:

• Completed new car title certificate

• Valid current car registration

• Current safety inspection certificate

• Payment for duplicate car title

• Proof of ID

All joint owners and any lienholders, if applicable, must properly fill in the car title. Check theDMV locations in Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui or Kauai to inquire about any additional documents that may need to be submitted for trailers, scooters or motorcycles.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

The process of transferring car titles assumes that each party in the transaction completes the steps in the pink slip certificate, which are required on their behalf. In addition, it depends on the reason behind the transfer of title. Although all four counties have similar procedures, variations in the forms and the fees do occasionally apply. Certain transactions require further documentation.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Recreational vehicles (RV) in Hawaii need to be properly registered. Toobtain a new car title for an RV, you must complete the same steps that apply for drivers of regular motor vehicles, which include:

1. Present completed new car title
2. Submit current car title
3. Submit current car registration
4. Provide current safety inspection certificate
5. Provide Non-Resident Certificate, Form CS-L(MVR) 50 for military personnel
6. Death certificate of the deceased owner if required
7. Provide Bill of Sale if required
8. Notice of Transfer form if it is not attached to the car title
9. Non-commercial vehicle certification for tax exemption
10. Prepare payment for transfer fee, registration renewal fee and late transfer fee if required

Contact relevant DMV offices to check if additional documents for the vehicle that is pulling the trailer will be required.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Drivers who wish to get acar title replacement in Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui or Kauai, can only apply to get their duplicate pink slip in person or by mail.

Ordering a car title copy online is not an option. A convenient alleviation is that the relevant application forms are available online for Honolulu County, Hawaii County and Maui County. You can print them and fill them out before you submit them at authorized DMV offices.

Applications must be properly signed, submitted in hard copy and notarized or otherwise supported with appropriate proof of identity.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

In situations in which you are the legal heir of a vehicle which has come into your possession because of death of a family member, you should follow the steps for car title transfer that apply in case of vehicle sale. You will not be asked to provide Bill of Sale, but you will be asked to provide valid properly issued death certificate of the current owner. You should also consider legal inheritance regulations in your county and account for the will of the previous owner.

Below is the list of documents and fees that need to be presented at the DMV office in your county in order to complete the car title transfer for your inherited vehicle:

• Properly completed new car title
• Valid current car title
• Current car registration
• Current safety inspection certificate
• Non-Resident Certificate, Form CS-L(MVR) 50 for military personnel
• Death certificate of the deceased owner
• Notice of Transfer form if it is not attached to the car title
• Non-commercial vehicle certification for tax exemption
• Payment for transfer fee, registration renewal fee and late transfer fee

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Ownership of vehicles can be obtained for many different reasons. Drivers who get a new vehicle in their name must obtain a new pink slip. You may need to apply for a car title transfer if any of the following apply to you:

• You are moving to a new state.
• You have received a vehicle as a gift.
• You have received your vehicle from a deceased loved one who left it for you.
• You are adding an owner to your vehicle.
• You have satisfied a vehicle lien.
• You have purchased your vehicle through a private party.

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Apart from Kauai county, each of the four Hawaiian counties has their own form for car title replacement, which states the relevant fee that applies to get the duplicate pink slip.

Costs for replacing car titles by county are as follows:

• Honolulu County: $10
• Hawaii County: $5
• Maui County: $10

To inquire about costs in Kauai, contact the office in Lihue. Payments can be made in cash if you apply in person or you may submit a check or money order by mail. Credit card payment is not always acceptable.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

When applying for a duplicate car title in Hawaii, you will need to present the following set of documents along with the application to get a pink slip copy for future use at your local DMV office:

• A notarized relevant application form by county:
  • Honolulu Application for Duplicate Car Title
  • Hawaii Application for Duplicate Car Title
  • Maui Application for Duplicate Car Title
  • Kauai application form
• A valid current car registration
• A current safety inspection certificate
• Payment for duplicate car title
• Proof of identification if the application form is not notarized

State the reasons for replacement on the form and indicated liens. If the reason is damaged car title copy, you must submit the old copy along with the application.

For more information: How To: Deal with your Vehicle Registration and Titling Issues in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

If you are transferring a car title to your name in Hawaii, you will need to visit your county s local DMV office and provide the following documentation:

• Properly completed new car title
• Original car title
• Current car registration
• Current safety inspection certificate
• Non-Resident Certificate, Form CS-L(MVR) 50 for military personnel
• Notarized Bill of Sale for purchased vehicles
• Death certificate for inherited vehicles
• Marriage certificate for spouses
• Notice of Transfer form if it is not attached to the car title
• Non-commercial vehicle certification for tax exemption
• Letter of Authorization if organizations are involved in the transfer
• Payment for transfer fee, registration renewal fee and late transfer fee

Applicants for car title transfer must submit all required documentation to the authorized county DMV office within 30 days of the actual transaction. It is recommended to check the current forms and fees that apply in advance, as some fees are calculated only by request and some forms are interchangeable.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

If you want to get a duplicate car title in situations in which your old one has been lost, stolen or damaged, you must provide certain data to DMV offices in your county by filling appropriate forms.

Hawaii, Honolulu and Maui have prepared application forms, which you may find online and print for submission in person or by mail. Below are the applications you must submit in order to obtain a pink slip replacement in your county of residence:

• Hawaii Application for Duplicate Car Title
• Honolulu Application for Duplicate Car Title
• Maui Application for Duplicate Car Title

Kauai County does not provide an online form to fill in and print. The relevant papers can be obtained via the office in Lihue and it is hence advisable that you call and ask about it beforehand.

When you complete the applications, you will need to present information about the vehicle make and model and provide VIN number and license number. Additionally, you must have the application notarized or provide adequate proof of identity when you submit your application.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

Hawaiian DMV offices issue duplicate car titles for stolen or lost car titles. In the event that your current car title is located after you have received a car title replacement, you are urged to properly dispose of it.

Once a car title has been declared damaged, lost or stolen, it immediately becomes invalid. You can continue to use your new car title as proof of ownership whenever it is required in transactions with official authorities.

For more information: How To: Deal with your Vehicle Registration and Titling Issues in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

The state of Hawaii requires you to obtain a car title for scooters and motorcycles by following these steps:

1. Present completed new car title
2. Submit current car title
3. Submit current car registration
4. Provide current safety inspection certificate
5. Provide Non-Resident Certificate, Form CS-L(MVR) 50 for military personnel
6. Death certificate of the deceased owner
7. Provide Bill of Sale if required
8. Notice of Transfer form if it is not attached to the car title
9. Non-commercial vehicle certification for tax exemption
10. Prepare payment for transfer fee, registration renewal fee and late transfer fee if required

All documents need to be submitted at relevant DMV offices in the four counties.

Not all documents are a mandatory requirement for each transaction or county. It is recommended that you ask for the fees in advance before you collect the documents and submit the car title transfer application.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

In situations in which the change of ownership is done for the reasons of selling a vehicle, the Bill of Sale form needs to be completed by both the buyer and the seller. Counties of Hawaii and Honolulu offer prearranged Bill of Sale forms. Usually these forms are accepted in other counties as well. Before change of ownership, make sure to notarize the Bill of Sale and to include the following details:

• Vehicle s model
• Vehicle s year
• Vehicle s make
• Vehicle Identification Number
• Your name, address and signature
• Other party s name, address and signature
• Odometer reading
• Selling price

Exemptions, for which the Bill of Sale is not mandatory, include when the previous owner has released the car title certificate by using the appropriate section in the form itself and has filed it in accordance with the buyer.

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The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

To get acar title replacement, you must submit the application request by mail to the DMV offices in your county of residence. Below is a list of addresses and contact numbers you can use to contact your local DMV:

Honolulu County

P.O. Box 30330

Honolulu, HI 96280

Phone: 808-532-4324

Hawaii County

101 Pauahi Street, #105

Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: 808-961-8351

Maui County

Maui Mall Shopping Center

70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue, Suite A-17

Hahului, HI 96732

Phone: 808-270-7363

Kauai County

4444 Rice Street, Suite 466

Lihue, HI 96766

Phone: 808-241-4256

For more information: How To: Deal with your Vehicle Registration and Titling Issues in Hawaii

The answer applies to all Hawaiian counties.

In Hawaii, proof of car insurance does not need to be presented when obtaining acar title replacement. You will be asked to provide documents on which the ownership is based such as aBill of Sale, death certificate or Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin. Make sure to have the adequate documents when you submit the application for new car titles.

For more information: How To: Deal with your Vehicle Registration and Titling Issues in Hawaii