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

Q: Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Hawaii?

Yes. While the assigned Certificate of Title is the primary legal ownership document, Hawaii county motor vehicle registration offices require a signed Bill of Sale (Form CS-L(MVR)40 or this statutory Form SBF-HI-VEH) whenever title assignment lines are full, ownership names differ, or to provide official verification of purchase price and As-Is warranty condition.

Q: Does Hawaii have a state DMV?

No. The State of Hawaii does not have a centralized state-level DMV. Motor vehicle titling, registration, and driver licensing are managed independently by the four county governments: City & County of Honolulu (Oahu), County of Hawaii (Big Island), County of Maui (Maui, Molokai, Lanai), and County of Kauai.

Q: What is the Hawaii 10-day Notice of Transfer requirement?

Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 286-52(b), the seller must submit the detachable 'Notice of Transfer' portion of the Certificate of Title to their county vehicle registration division within 10 calendar days of the sale. This legally releases the seller from civil liability, traffic fines, abandoned vehicle towing charges, and future accident liabilities.

Q: What happens if a buyer doesn't transfer a title within 30 days in Hawaii?

Under HRS § 286-52(c), the buyer is legally mandated to present the title, bill of sale, and safety check inspection certificate to their county licensing division within 30 calendar days of the sale. If the buyer fails to submit within 30 days, a statutory $50 late transfer penalty fee is assessed.

Q: Can you transfer a car title in Hawaii without a valid safety inspection?

No. Under Hawaii law, a current Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (safety check) certificate with a valid windshield inspection sticker is strictly required before any county licensing division will issue a new registration certificate and title in the buyer's name.

FORM SBF-HI-VEH Statutory Year: 2026

HRS §§ 286-51, 286-52 & Form CS-L(MVR)40

STATE OF HAWAII STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale & Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement

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 purchase 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 motor vehicle described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & LOCATION OF SALE

State:

Hawaii County / Island *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE MOTOR VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Year *

Make *

Model *

Body Type *

Color

HI Plate # *

Safety Inspection Sticker # *:

Safety Check Expiration Date *:

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN - 17 Characters) *:

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 & FEDERAL ODOMETER DISCLOSURE

Total Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

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

Federal & Hawaii Truth-in-Mileage Odometer Statement (49 U.S.C. § 32705 & HRS § 286-52) Federal law requires odometer disclosure. False statements result in civil liability or imprisonment.

Odometer Reading:

Miles

1. Actual Mileage: Reflects actual vehicle mileage to best of knowledge. 2. Exceeds Mechanical Limits: Mileage exceeds mechanical odometer limits. 3. Warning — Not Actual Mileage: Odometer reading is NOT actual mileage (discrepancy).

STATUTORY "AS-IS" DISCLAIMER (HRS § 490:2-316): This motor vehicle is bargained, sold, and conveyed strictly in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. The Seller disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Buyer acknowledges having examined, test-driven, and inspected the vehicle, or having knowingly waived the right to do so. Seller certifies under penalty of perjury and false swearing (HRS § 710-1062) that Seller is the lawful owner with clear legal title free from 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 / JURAT

STATE OF HAWAII CIRCUIT / COUNTY OF:

On this _____ day of ________________, 2026, before me personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer, known or proven through government-issued photo identification to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to this vehicle 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-VEH (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com HRS §§ 286-51, 286-52 & Form CS-L(MVR)40 • Hawaii County Motor Vehicle Licensing PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Hawaii County DMV 3-Step Vehicle Title Transfer Guide

Follow Hawaii statutory requirements under HRS § 286-52 to legally transfer motor vehicle title, file mandatory transfer notices, and avoid late penalty assessments across all islands.

Execute Title & Form SBF-HI-VEH

The seller signs off on the original Hawaii Certificate of Title (Section A on reverse). Both parties execute this Form SBF-HI-VEH Bill of Sale itemizing the sale price, certified odometer reading, and safety check verification.

Seller Mails Notice within 10 Days

Under HRS § 286-52(b), the seller MUST detach the top portion of the title ("Notice of Transfer") and mail or submit it to the county DMV within 10 calendar days to permanently cancel civil liability for tickets, tolls, and future crashes.

Buyer Completes Transfer within 30 Days

Under HRS § 286-52(c), the buyer has strictly 30 calendar days to submit the assigned title, Bill of Sale, current Hawaii Periodic Safety Inspection certificate, and pay county transfer fees. After 30 days, a statutory $50 late fee is charged.

Statutory Summary

Hawaii Vehicle Transfer Legal Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Hawaii Certificate of Title	HRS § 286-52	Mandatory	Primary legal ownership document; seller releases ownership in Section A on reverse.
10-Day Notice of Transfer	HRS § 286-52(b)	Mandatory (Seller)	Mailed to County DMV within 10 days to extinguish seller liability for abandoned car fines or accidents.
Form SBF-HI-VEH Bill of Sale	Form CS-L(MVR)40	Essential	Legal sales contract establishing price, purchase date, As-Is warranty waiver, and federal mileage statement.
Periodic Safety Inspection Check	HRS § 286-26	Mandatory	Current safety inspection certificate and bumper sticker required to transfer registration.
30-Day Transfer Window	HRS § 286-52(c)	30-Day Limit	Buyer must file transfer with County DMV within 30 days or pay a mandatory $50 late penalty fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hawaii Vehicle Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Hawaii?

Does Hawaii have a state DMV?

What is the Hawaii 10-day Notice of Transfer requirement?

What happens if a buyer doesn't transfer a title within 30 days in Hawaii?

Can you transfer a car title in Hawaii without a valid safety inspection?

Free Hawaii Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

STATE OF HAWAII STATUTORY BILL OF SALE