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Hawaii Title Transfer Fee Calculator

Transferring a vehicle title in Hawaii costs $10 in title fees — but the real cost of a private-party purchase is usually the tax: Hawaii does NOT tax casual sales between individuals — no GET or use tax on in-state private-party vehicle sales. Use tax (4–4.5%) applies only to vehicles imported from out of state. Budget the tax on top of the title and plate fees, and transfer within the state's deadline to avoid penalties.

Verified against official Hawaii sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your purchase

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
    One-time fees (first registration)
    • Tax on sale
      No tax on private-party vehicle sales
      $0.00
    • Title fee
      $10.00
    One-time total: $10.00

    Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

    Good to know

    • Transfer fee varies by county: $10 Honolulu, $5 Hawaii County, $20 Maui, $10 Kauai.

    What determines title transfer cost in Hawaii?

    • Purchase price (tax basis)
    • Title fee ($10)
    • Tax on private-party sales
    • Family/gift exemptions

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a title transfer cost in Hawaii?

    The title fee itself is $10. Hawaii does NOT tax casual sales between individuals — no GET or use tax on in-state private-party vehicle sales. Use tax (4–4.5%) applies only to vehicles imported from out of state. Use the calculator above with your purchase price for the full picture.

    Do I pay sales tax on a private-party car purchase in Hawaii?

    No — Hawaii does not charge sales/use tax on private-party vehicle sales, one of the few states that doesn't.

    Are family transfers or gifted vehicles taxed in Hawaii?

    No tax on any in-state private transfer, family or not — just the county transfer fee.

    How long do I have to transfer a title in Hawaii?

    Transfer within 30 calendar days or pay a $50 penalty (HRS §286-52); the seller must file notice within 10 days.

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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) 768-4325files.hawaii.gov — fee source ↗honolulu.gov — fee source ↗

    Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.