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Paperwork When Buying a Car in Hawaii
Steps When Buying a Vehicle
There are a few things a buyer must do when purchasing a car:
- Before you hand over the money, make sure that a registration stopper is not on the vehicle.
- Complete and sign a bill of sale.
- Complete the appropriate sections on the back side of the title. Once this is done, the vehicle has transferred ownership.
- Make sure you are supplied with the vehicle registration card and safety inspection certificate.
- Visit a local registration office within 30 days to title and register the car.
- There is a $5-$10 title transfer fee besides all the other registration fees. If you register after the 30-day grace period, you may be assessed a late fee of up to $60.
If you are buying a car through a dealership, they will assist you in filing the paperwork.
Buying or Selling Without a Title
For information on how to sell or buy a vehicle without a title, contact your local court registration customer representative.
Bill of Sale
A Bill of Sale is an important document to own. If you can't track this form down, you can easily download one from our Bill of Sale {I[Bill of Sale}page}.
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