Transfer of vehicle ownership from seller to buyer. Required whenever a vehicle is sold, gifted, or inherited. Must be completed within a specific time window (usually 10–30 days).
Last updated · Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office · Methodology
Vehicle Title Transfer in Hawaii costs $75.00 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 — vehicle title 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 vehicle title transfer in Hawaii, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For vehicle title transfer in Hawaii you will typically need: Signed title, bill of sale, odometer statement, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Hawaii Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Safety Office.
Vehicle Title 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.