Hawaii

2010
Title State License and Registration information refer to: City and County of Honolulu, Department of Finance, Division of Motor Vehicle and Licensing, 1455 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Tel.: (808) 973-2700. Department of Finance, Treasury Division, County of Hawaii, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Tel.: (808) 961-8351. Department of Finance, Treasury Division, County of Maui, Wailuku, Maui 96793. Tel.: (808) 244-7844. Department of Finance, Treasury Division, County of Kauai, Lihue, Kauai 96766. Tel.: (808) 245-6947. No fee for search of records.
Recording Liens on motor vehicles recorded on Certificate of Ownership. Uniform Commercial Code adopted January, 1967.
Recovery Peaceful repossession permitted.
Redemption If taken without notice to buyer, buyer has 10 days to redeem.
Deficiency Deficiency judgments permitted. Confession of judgment notes are valid only up to $1,000.00.
Special Motor Vehicle Provisions All transfers must be filed with the County Treasurer as to repossession, seizures, imposition of a lien.
Documents Required to Transfer Ownership of Motor Vehicle If mainland license plates are on vehicle; Certificate of title in lienholder's name only and a Notarized Bill of Sale. If Hawaii license plates on the vehicle and a mainland Title; unsigned Certificate of Title and 2 Notarized Powers of Attorney. Please check with your local agent. PLATES: Plates remain with the vehicle.