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Hawaii Motorcycle Registration & Title Laws

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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.

Learn more about motorcycle title transfers in Hawaii.

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:

Find more information about Hawaii motorcycle registration and registration renewal.

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:

Learn how to replace a lost motorcycle title in Hawaii.

Option 2: Bikes from outside Hawaii

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

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.

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.

Learn more about street legal motorcycle requirements.


This information was correct at the time of writing it, but state laws are subject to change.

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  1. Thank you I have a bike I bought at a yard sale years ago. The gentleman said “the bike belonged to his son who is away at college. He also told me only pay me half and take the bike and when my son comes for the holidays come get the title and pay the balance.” I waited 2 months then went back to find another family living in the residence. I’ve run the vin number and license plate and the bike is not stolen or anything else bad. I need assistance in getting ownership papers . Please help if can thx

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