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Vehicle Title Information

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  • Required Form: Complete the CS-L(MVR)10 – Application for Duplicate Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title
  • Make an appointment online at Alohaq.org to visit a satellite city hall.
  • Required Signatures & Notarization:
    • If there is a lienholder: The lienholder must sign the application.
    • If no lienholder: All registered owners must sign the application.
    • Notarization required if submitting application by mail.

  • Damaged/Mutilated Title: If the original title is damaged or defaced (rather than lost), you must submit the original with the application.

  • Fee: $10.00

Application Submission Methods:

  • In-Person: Make an appointment online at AlohaQ.org and bring in the required application and $10 payment.
  • By Mail: Mail the completed, notarized form and payment to:

    Mailing Address (USPS)
    Department of Customer Services
    Division of Motor Vehicles
    P.O. Box 30330
    Honolulu, HI 96820-0330

    Shipping Address (FedEx/UPS)

    Department of Customer Services
    Division of Motor Vehicles
    Kapalama Hale
    925 Dillingham Blvd. #214
    Honolulu, HI 96817

IMPORTANT: Duplicate title applications cannot be emailed

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If a vehicle has a lienholder on record (generally due to a loan with a financial institution or a leased vehicle), the “lienholder” is considered the “Legal Owner” and controls the vehicle’s Certificate of Title. 
 
Only the Lienholder can request for a duplicate Certificate of Title. The driver of the vehicle is the “Registered Owner” and cannot have access to the Certificate of Title.
Click HERE for details.

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Send us a letter requesting a verification that a Hawaii title was not issued and include the following information:

  • Name (as it appears on the registration) 
  • Current mailing address 
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • License Plate
  • Email address (to notify you of any discrepancy or incomplete paperwork – we do not save this information) 
  • Signature

Email your signed and dated letter to: MVINFO@honolulu.gov

or mail your letter to: 

Division of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 30330 
Honolulu, HI 96820-0330 

Individuals transferring a vehicle to another state that requires proof of vehicle title should obtain a certified verification letter from the City and County of Honolulu DMV, ensuring the validity of the vehicle’s registration and title. Provide the certified letter to your local DMV, which will use it to process your new registration and title.

To request for a certified verification letter, contact the DMV and provide the following information:

  • Name as it appears on title
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • License Plate
  • Current mailing address or email (to send the certified verification)
  • Reason: Indicate that you are requesting a certified letter verifying your vehicle’s title and registration.

Email: mvinfo@honolulu.gov

Division of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 30330
Honolulu, HI 96820-0330

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