Hawaii Motorcycle Registration
This page will cover the street legal requirements and motorcycle registration and title process in Hawaii and provide some tips on how to register if you bought the motorcycle without a title.
Hawaii Title & Inspection Requirements for Old Motorcycles
- Does Hawaii have an equipment/safety inspection?
- Periodic safety and equipment inspection required.
- Does Hawaii require VIN Inspections for motorcycles bought out of state?
- Out of state permit or bill of lading may be required for out of state motorcycles.
Does Hawaii require a title for old motorcycles?
- Titles required for all motorcycles.
Title and Register a Motorcycle in Hawaii
To title and register your project motorcycle in Hawaii, you’ll need:
- Signed title and current registration certificate (if applicable)
- Bill of sale and old registration if bought in a state that doesn’t issue titles.
- Hawaii Inspection Certificate.
- Bill of Sale if the title was not released by the previous owner.
- Bill of lading or out of state vehicle permit for motorcycles from out of state.
- Application for Registration (Kauai)
- Application for Registration (Maui)
- Application for Registration (Hawaii)
- Registration and titling fees.
Notarization Required on the following documents in Hawaii:
- Bill of sale
How to register a Motorcycle with No Title in Hawaii
Hawaii Street Legal Motorcycle Equipment Requirements
Hawaii requires street legal motorcycles to have:
- Fenders on both wheels.
- Handlebars no more than 15” above seat height.
- Passenger footrests when riding with passengers.
- Turn signals.
This information was correct at the time of writing it, but state laws are subject to change.
