Free Hawaii Trailer Bill of Sale Form (County DMV Compliant PDF)

Q: Do utility trailers have titles in Hawaii?

Yes. Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 286-41, all trailers operated on public highways across all Hawaiian counties must be titled and registered with the respective County Department of Motor Vehicles (e.g., City and County of Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii County, or Kauai).

Q: Do trailers in Hawaii require a safety inspection?

Yes. Hawaii is unique in mandating an annual Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI / Safety Check) for all trailers operated on public roads. A current, valid safety inspection certificate and sticker are strictly required to transfer a trailer title at the County DMV.

Q: How long does a seller have to report a trailer sold in Hawaii?

Under HRS § 286-52(b), the seller must submit the signed Notice of Transfer (or Form CS-L(MVR)40 in Honolulu) to their County Motor Vehicle Registration office within strictly 10 calendar days of the sale to extinguish liability for future traffic infractions, parking violations, or abandoned property fees.

Q: Does a Hawaii trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

While County DMVs accept an assigned Certificate of Title signed by both parties, having Form SBF-HI-TRL notarized is strongly recommended by County licensing officials. Notarization provides conclusive proof of the sale price, protects against fraudulent transfer disputes, and is mandatory if the Certificate of Title is lost, mutilated, or out-of-state.

Q: What is the late penalty for failing to transfer a trailer title within 30 days in Hawaii?

Under HRS § 286-52(c), the buyer must submit the title, bill of sale, and registration application within 30 calendar days of the sale date. Failure to transfer title within 30 days incurs a mandatory $50 late transfer penalty assessed by the County DMV.

FORM SBF-HI-TRL Statutory Year: 2026

HRS §§ 286-41, 286-52 & Form CS-L(MVR)40

STATE OF HAWAII STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Utility, Cargo, Boat, Equipment, Horse & Homemade Trailer Bill of Sale

Compliant with Hawaii County Motor Vehicle Licensing Divisions & HRS § 286-52

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & LOCATION OF SALE

State:

Hawaii County / Island *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE TRAILER IDENTIFICATION & SPECS

Year Built *

Make / Manufacturer *

Model Name / Number *

Trailer Body Type *

Dimensions (Length x Width ft)

Axles

HI Plate #

Safety Check # & Exp Date *

Unladen / Empty Weight (Tare lbs)

Carrying Capacity (Payload lbs)

Gross Vehicle Wt Rating (GVWR lbs) *

Trailer VIN / Serial Number (17 Digits or Hawaii Assigned Serial) *:

SECTION C: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES (TRANSFEROR & TRANSFEREE)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

HI Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION D: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION & PAYMENT TERMS

Total Purchase Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift/Trade

STATUTORY AS-IS DISCLAIMER (HRS § 490:2-316): This trailer is bargained, sold, and conveyed strictly in "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER LATENT OR PATENT. The Seller expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability, roadworthiness, frame structural integrity, axle alignment, wheel bearings, suspension, tire condition, hitch coupler safety, or electrical wiring systems. Buyer acknowledges having conducted a comprehensive physical inspection and safety check, or having knowingly waived the right to do so. Seller certifies under penalty of false swearing (HRS § 710-1062) that Seller is the lawful owner with clear legal title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

SECTION E: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES & AFFIDAVIT

Seller (Transferor) Signature

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

SECTION F: STATE OF HAWAII NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF HAWAII CIRCUIT / COUNTY OF:

On this _____ day of ________________, 2026, before me personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named above, known or proven through government-issued photo identification to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to this trailer bill of sale, and acknowledged executing the same as their free act and deed.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here Hawaii DMV Compliant

FORM SBF-HI-TRL (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com HRS §§ 286-41, 286-52 • Hawaii County Motor Vehicle Licensing Divisions PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Hawaii County DMV 3-Step Trailer Registration & Titling Guide

Follow Hawaii statutory requirements under HRS Chapter 286 to legally transfer trailer title, complete mandatory safety inspections, and avoid late transfer penalty fees.

Execute Title & Form SBF-HI-TRL

The seller signs Section A on the reverse of the Hawaii Certificate of Title. Both parties complete this statutory Form SBF-HI-TRL Bill of Sale itemizing the trailer purchase price, VIN, and GVWR specifications.

Safety Check & Seller 10-Day Notice

The trailer must possess a current, valid Hawaii Safety Inspection (PMVI) sticker. Under HRS § 286-52(b), the seller must submit the Notice of Transfer (or Form CS-L(MVR)40) to the County DMV within 10 calendar days.

Buyer Registers within 30 Days

Under HRS § 286-52(c), the buyer submits the assigned title, Bill of Sale, current safety inspection slip, and county transfer fee to their local County DMV (e.g., Satellite City Hall) within 30 calendar days to avoid a mandatory $50 late fee.

Statutory Summary

Hawaii Trailer Transfer Legal Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Hawaii Certificate of Title	HRS § 286-41	Mandatory	Primary legal document of ownership; required for all utility, cargo, and boat trailers on public roads.
Periodic Safety Inspection (PMVI)	HRS § 286-26	Mandatory	Hawaii mandates an annual trailer safety check covering lights, wiring, tires, hitch, and safety chains.
Seller 10-Day Notice of Transfer	HRS § 286-52(b)	Mandatory (Seller)	Filed with County DMV within 10 days of sale to cancel seller civil and traffic violation liability.
Form SBF-HI-TRL Bill of Sale	HRS § 286-52	Essential	Binding contract establishing purchase price, VIN, GVWR, and statutory As-Is warranty waiver.
30-Day Title Transfer Window	HRS § 286-52(c)	$50 Late Fee	Buyer must complete title transfer within 30 calendar days; a statutory $50 late fee applies thereafter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hawaii Trailer Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do utility trailers have titles in Hawaii?

Do trailers in Hawaii require a safety inspection?

How long does a seller have to report a trailer sold in Hawaii?

Does a Hawaii trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

What is the late penalty for failing to transfer a trailer title within 30 days in Hawaii?