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 Used 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

Option 1: Bikes from Hawaii

Before sale is complete, ask previous owner to get a duplicate title:

• Duplicate Title (Kauai)
• Duplicate Title (Maui)
• Duplicate Title (Hawaii)
• Duplicate Title (Honolulu)

Option 2: Bikes from outside Hawaii

If the motorcycle was bought in a state that requires titles:

• Have the previous owner request a duplicate title in that state.
• Find motorcycle registration and title details for all states here.

Option 3: Register in a No-Title State

Register the bike in a non-title, no residency requirement, mail-in registration application state, such as Vermont.

• Follow the registration requirements in Vermont.
• Transfer your registration to your own state.

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.

More Hawaii Motorcycle Resources

• How to Get a Motorcycle License in Hawaii
• How to Get Cheaper Motorcycle Insurance
• Free Bill of Sale