How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Car in Hawaii
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How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Car in Hawaii

09.11.2022 /

Once your car has been paid off, the lender must mail the physical title to the car to you. This is proof that you are the owner of the vehicle. However, many of us do not pay due attention to this important document. He ends up somewhere in a filing cabinet, where he collects dust. The title is very easy to damage - flood, fire or even a significant amount of smoke can render it useless. It is also easy to lose or even steal.

In this situation, you need to get a duplicate of the title for your car. Without title, you will not be able to sell your car, register it or trade it. The good news is that obtaining a duplicate title in Hawaii is not that difficult.

First, understand that each county has slightly different requirements, so you will need to follow the ones that apply to your county of residence. However, they all require you to provide some basic information. You will need the vehicle's license plate as well as the VIN. You will also need the name and address of the owner, as well as the make of the vehicle. Finally, you need a reason for issuing a duplicate title - lost, stolen, damaged, etc.).

Honolulu

  • Complete Form CS-L MVR 10 (Application for Duplicate Vehicle Ownership Certificate).
  • Mail it to the address on the form, along with a $5 fee, or pick it up in person at the nearest DMV office.

Maui

  • Complete Form DMVL580 (Application for Duplicate Vehicle Title Deed).
  • Get it notarized.
  • Take it to your local DMV office and complete additional paperwork.
  • Pay a $10 commission.

Kauai

  • All forms can only be obtained from your local DMV office.

Hawaiian District

  • You need to fill out an application for a duplicate certificate of ownership of the vehicle.
  • If you need help, please call the DMV office before completing the form.
  • Include a $5 payment
  • Deliver the completed form to the DMV office.

Note to all locations in Hawaii: If your old name is found again, it must be turned in to the DMV for destruction. It becomes invalid after the issuance of a new title.

For more information, visit the DMV.org website, which provides information on all counties in Hawaii.

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