Transfer existing license plates from one vehicle to another owned by the same registrant. Common when buying a replacement car.
Last updated · Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office · Methodology
License Plate Transfer in Hawaii costs $22.50 according to the official Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — license plate transfer requires an in-person visit to a Hawaii DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for license plate transfer in Hawaii, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For license plate transfer in Hawaii you will typically need: Current plates, new vehicle title/registration. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office.
License Plate Transfer in Hawaii is typically processed the same day at the Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.