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Hawaii Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator

A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $46 per year to register. Golf carts are not street legal on Hawaii's public roads — except on islands with fewer than 5,000 residents (in practice, Lanai), capped at 15 mph on roads posted 20 mph or less. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.

Verified against official Hawaii sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.

Your golfcart

Estimated annual cost
$46.00/ year
  • LSV registration
    $46.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Hawaii golf cart & LSV fees (2026)

FeeAmount
LSV registration (per year)$46

Fees shown are the Hawaii state schedule, verified 2026-07-28. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.

Good to know

  • A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Hawaii roads posted 35 mph or less.
  • The $46 state fee is joined by a $50 EV surcharge for electric LSVs and county weight taxes that vary by island — expect meaningfully more than the state fee alone.
  • Maui County actively registers LSVs.

What determines golf cart registration cost in Hawaii?

  • Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
  • LSV registration fee
  • Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)

Frequently asked questions

Are golf carts street legal in Hawaii?

Golf carts are not street legal on Hawaii's public roads — except on islands with fewer than 5,000 residents (in practice, Lanai), capped at 15 mph on roads posted 20 mph or less. A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Hawaii roads posted 35 mph or less.

How much does it cost to register an LSV in Hawaii?

Registration is $46 per year.

Can I make my golf cart street legal in Hawaii?

Hawaii does not allow golf-cart-to-LSV conversions — only factory-built, manufacturer-certified vehicles can be titled and registered for road use.

What's the difference between a golf cart and an LSV?

A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Hawaii roads posted 35 mph or less.

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Official Hawaii resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Honolulu Motor Vehicle Division (registration is per-county in Hawaii) ↗☎ (808) 768-4325law.justia.com — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.