Hawaii Bill of Sale
Hawaii requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Hawaii does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Hawaii Department of Transportation will accept.
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Hawaii bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Hawaii's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Hawaii Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Hawaii Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Hawaii Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Hawaii Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Hawaii Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Hawaii Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Hawaii RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Hawaii ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Hawaii Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Hawaii Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Hawaii Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Hawaii Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Hawaii Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Hawaii Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Hawaii Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Hawaii Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Hawaii Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Hawaii Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Hawaii General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Hawaii Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Hawaii: what to know
Hawaii registers vehicles by county (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai). The buyer completes the transfer within 30 days of the seller's date of transfer or pays a $50 penalty, and the seller files the Notice of Transfer from the title within 10 days. Each county posts its own bill of sale form.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Division.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Hawaii notary page.
Hawaii at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Hawaii Department of Transportation (hidot.hawaii.gov/highways)
- Buyer's deadline to title
- 30 days from the sale
- License plates
- Stay with vehicle
Hawaii registers vehicles by county (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai). The buyer completes the transfer within 30 days of the seller's date of transfer or pays a $50 penalty, and the seller files the Notice of Transfer from the title within 10 days. Each county posts its own bill of sale form.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Hawaii require a bill of sale?+
Hawaii requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Hawaii registers vehicles by county (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai). The buyer completes the transfer within 30 days of the seller's date of transfer or pays a $50 penalty, and the seller files the Notice of Transfer from the title within 10 days. Each county posts its own bill of sale form.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Hawaii?+
Hawaii does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Hawaii bill of sale form?+
No. Hawaii does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Hawaii Department of Transportation looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Hawaii?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Hawaii Department of Transportation within the state deadline.