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Failure to register vehicles by the expiration date will result in a $16 late penalty ($8 county late fee + $8 state penalty) for passenger vehicles. A $40 late penalty will be added onto final registration fees if a commercial vehicle is registered late ($20 county Tax + $20 state late fee).

If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: The average cost to register a car in Hawaii is around $300-$350 for a new vehicle registration and around $65 for a renewal registration. However, costs vary based on the county, vehicle weight and other factors.

What documents do you need to register your car in Hawaii? Application for Registration of Vehicle. Most recent out-of-state certificate of registration. The out-of-state title. Hawaii certificate of safety inspection. A shipping receipt that indicates the date of arrival. Proof of vehicle weight.

You must make an appointment under Out of State Permit for vehicle with non-Hawai'i license plates. The out-of-state plates will be valid until their expiration date or for 12 months, whichever occurs first. You may also obtain Hawaii license plates under the above conditions instead of an out of state permit.

What paperwork do I need to privately sell a car in Hawaii? Certificate of Title. Bill of Sale, if selling in Honolulu county and your name is not on the title (form CS-L(MVR)40) Notice of Transfer (form varies by county) Odometer Disclosure (if applicable and not on back of title) Certificate of Registration.

Once you've completed the steps above, the last step when selling a car in Hawaii is to remove the plates before handing over the keys to the new owner. This is critical, as you don't want to be held responsible for any violations incurred by the new owner.