Bill of Sale Types
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Motor Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form Download: PDF, MS Word |
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How to Register a Vehicle
Visit your nearest Hawaii Department of Transportation office in the county you reside in. Hawaii does not have a statewide Department of Motor Vehicles. Instead, vehicle registration is handled by each county. For registration information, contact your county’s motor vehicle office:
- Application for Registration: Required if the county requires a registration application for the transaction.
- Bill of Sale: Helpful
- Certificate of Title
- Proof of Hawaii Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Safety Inspection Certificate
- Valid Registration: If applicable.
Out-of-State Purchase
- Out-of-State Permit: If the vehicle will only be used temporarily in Hawaii, an out-of-state permit may be required instead of full registration.
Notes
- Registration requirements vary by county in Hawaii.
County Contacts
- Honolulu — (808) 768-4325
- Hawaii — (808) 961-8351
- Kauai — (808) 241-4256
- Maui — (808) 270-7363
Source: City and County of Honolulu (Motor Vehicle Registration)
How to Register a Boat
To register your vessel, visit your closest Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation location with the following documents in hand:
- Application for Vessel Registration and/or Title.
- Notarized Bill of Sale, notice of transfer, Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, or other proof of ownership.
- Payment for registration/title fees.
- Valid identification, such as a driver’s license or State of Hawaiʻi ID.
Out-of-State Purchase
- Registration documents issued by the state or country of origin, if the vessel was previously registered outside Hawaii.
- Out-of-state title/ownership document, if applicable.
The new owner must complete the ownership transfer with DOBOR within 20 calendar days after the transfer takes place.
Register a Firearm
All firearms must be registered within 5 days of purchase or being brought into the state. A permit to acquire a firearm is required, along with a fingerprint check, and a one-time fee will apply. Registration remains valid until the firearm is sold or disposed of.
Source: Hawaii Police (Firearm Services)

Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale Form