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.
