The following lists the requirements to switch your out-of-state registration and license plates to a County of Maui registration and Hawaii license plates:
- Complete and sign an appropriate Application for Registration Form. If the vehicle is registered in more than one name, all owners must sign this form
- Submit the last issued out of state Certificate of Registration
- If no lien holder is indicated, submit the out of state Certificate of Title. If a lien holder is indicated, the registered owner must complete a conditional letter of acceptance
- Submit a bill of lading or shipping receipt which shows the date the vehicle arrived on Maui
- Upon your vehicle’s arrival, obtain a State of Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificate by taking your vehicle, along with your Hawaii Motor Vehicle Insurance Identification card and your Out-of-State Registration to an Official Safety Inspection Station. A temporary Certificate of Inspection will be issued to you. All defects except “Registration” must be corrected
- The owner of every motor vehicle of the current, previous, and subsequent year model bought out-of-state, subsequently brought into the State, is required to submit a G-27 form with the required attachments. This form is provided by the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation located at: 54 South High Street #208, Wailuku, HI 96793. Telephone: (808)-984-8500. You may also visit their website for further information
- If we do not have the weight of the vehicle as established by the manufacturer, you may be required to have the vehicle weighed at a state certified scale
- The required fees will be determined by our Customer Service Representative at the time of registration