Title Transfer

Hawaii

*PLEASE NOTE: The following information is based on Oahu. We do not pick up on the big island.
Individual island regulations may have different requirements.

Vehicle Notification is REQUIRED by law (Section 286-52, Hawaii Revised Statutes) to immediately notify the Division of Motor Vehicle, Licensing and Permits when you sell or otherwise dispose of a vehicle within 10 calendar days from the vehicle pick-up date.

*Registration must be current to Transfer Ownership in Hawaii.*

Notice of Vehicle Transfer

There is one way in Hawaii to notify the DMV that you have donated your car: by mail. Currently, there is no option available online. You can find more information and forms for notification below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF TRANSFER FORM BY MAIL:

Please print and complete the Notice of Transfer Form.
Mail the completed Notice of Transfer Form to:

Division of Motor Vehicles
Licensing and Permits CS-L(MVR) 53 (REV. 9/99)
Motor Vehicle Division Unit
P.O. Box 30330
Honolulu, HI 96820-0330

ACCESS FORM

LICENSE PLATES

License plates must stay with the vehicle.

PLEASE BE ADVISED:

The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services.

For more information, contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:

City and County of Honolulu
Dept. of Customer Services
Division of Motor Vehicles, Licensing Permits
P.O. Box 30330
Honolulu, HI 96820-0330

Phone: 808.532.7700 or 916.229.0370
Fax: None
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