Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Hawaii
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Hawaii, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Vehicle titles are handled by each county's motor vehicle office. In the City and County of Honolulu: if the vehicle was jointly owned, the survivor signs Section A of the title (with odometer reading for vehicles 10 years old or newer) and Section D, and brings the endorsed title, last… City and County of Honolulu, Department of Customer Services, Vehicle Ownership Transfer; Haw. Rev. Stat. § 560:3-1201
| Transferring a car after death | Vehicle titles are handled by each county's motor vehicle office. In the City and County of Honolulu: if the vehicle was jointly owned, the survivor signs Section A of the title (with odometer reading for vehicles 10 years old or newer) and Section D, and brings the endorsed title, last registration, a current safety inspection certificate, and a state-certified copy of the death certificate (photocopies not accepted). If the vehicle was registered only to the decedent, the successor uses the Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent (CS-L (MVR) 39). A $10 transfer fee applies, and an appointment through AlohaQ is required. Other counties have similar procedures. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Hawaii?
Vehicle titles are handled by each county's motor vehicle office. In the City and County of Honolulu: if the vehicle was jointly owned, the survivor signs Section A of the title (with odometer reading for vehicles 10 years old or newer) and Section D, and brings the endorsed title, last registration, a current safety inspection certificate, and a state-certified copy of the death certificate (photocopies not accepted). If the vehicle was registered only to the decedent, the successor uses the Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent (CS-L (MVR) 39). A $10 transfer fee applies, and an appointment through AlohaQ is required. Other counties have similar procedures.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.