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How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Hawaii

Submitted by deniz on Tue, 12/02/2008 - 03:04

If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the Hawaii Department of Transportation. While the procedure differs slightly depending on what needs to be replaced, you will usually need to complete the appropriate application for replacement plates depending on where you are and the mode of applying for renewal.

[edit] APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT REGISTRATION CARD

You can apply for a replacement registration card if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged by following these steps:

  1. Complete the duplicate application for your county.
  2. If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
  3. Pay the duplicate registration fee, currently $5.
If you are in City and County of Honolulu, an application for a replacement registration card can be made by mail or in person. When applying by mail, include the completed application and fee, and mail to: 
City and County of Honolulu
Department of Customer Services
Division of Motor Vehicle, Licensing and Permits 
P.O. Box 30330
Honolulu, HI 96820-0330
To apply in person, visit your local satellite office. If you are in Hawaii, you also can renew it for duplicate registration.pdf online. Alternately, you could also do it in person at any DMV office or mail the completed for duplicate registration.pdf form to: 
Treasury Division
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi St., Ste. 5
Hilo, HI 96720-4224
If you are in the counties of Maui or Kauai, you can only replace it in person.

[edit] APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATES

If one or both of your license plates are lost, stolen, or damaged, you must apply for replacement plate(s) immediately. You can obtain replacement plates either in person or by mail.

Applying For Replacement License Plates and/or Decals in Person

Chances of losing a decal but having the license plate are possible, but if the license plate is lost, the decal is also usually lost along with the plate. Both are usually replaced in the same manner.

If you are in Hawaii,
  1. Complete the for replacement of license plate.pdf Application for Replacement of License Plate and/or Decal. Submit the current registration and valid vehicle safety inspection certificate along with this form.
  2. Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
  3. Bring your valid Hawaii driver's license or State identification card.
  4. If your current address differs from the one the Hawaii DMV has on file, you must also provide proof of ownership of the vehicle (a copy of your title or registration card), along with a police report, if your license plates were stolen.
  5. Pay the appropriate duplicate registration fee, which varies from $0.50 to $5.50 depending on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates.
To apply in person, visit your local motor vehicle office. This form can also be submitted online. This form can also be mailed to the office, but most often, if the old license plates need to be returned to the office, a personal visit is necessary. If you are in Honolulu, you can submit the form online or go to the local DMV office for getting a duplicate license plate. If you are in the counties of Maui or Kauai, there is no option of applying online. This requires a visit to the motor vehicle offices in Maui or Kauai, filling out the required form, and paying the fee to get a new license plate and/or decal. Applying For Replacement License Plates by Mail If you are in Hawaii, you can submit the completed for replacement of license plate.pdf form along with the required fee to the following address: 
Treasury Division
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi St., Ste. 5
Hilo, HI 96720-4224
If you are in Honolulu, mail the form with the required fee to: 
City and County of Honolulu
Department of Customer Services
Division of Motor Vehicle, Licensing and Permits 
P.O. Box 30330
Honolulu, HI 96820-0330

[edit] APPLYING FOR REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATE STICKER(S)

If your vehicle's year sticker is lost, stolen or damaged, you are required to obtain a replacement sticker. You can walk into the place where the vehicle was inspected and provide any document you were given during inspection. A new sticker will be provided for no fee.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION