HI DMV Vehicle Registration 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How often must passenger vehicles be registered in Hawaii?
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every two years
- Every six months
- Every three years
Correct answer: Annually
Hawaii requires passenger vehicles to be registered annually with the county.
Question 2: Which Hawaii county agency handles vehicle registration?
- State DMV office
- County motor vehicle division (Correct answer)
- Hawaii DOT
- Federal DMV
Correct answer: County motor vehicle division
Vehicle registration in Hawaii is administered by the motor vehicle division of each county, not a single state DMV.
Question 3: What document proves your vehicle is registered in Hawaii?
- Driver's license
- Insurance card
- Certificate of registration (Correct answer)
- Title certificate
Correct answer: Certificate of registration
The certificate of registration must be kept in your vehicle as proof of current registration.
Question 4: When you purchase a used vehicle in Hawaii, within how many days must you transfer the title?
- 10 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 90 days
Correct answer: 30 days
Hawaii law requires the new owner to transfer the vehicle title within 30 days of purchase.
Question 5: What is required to register a vehicle in Hawaii for the first time?
- Only proof of insurance
- Certificate of title and proof of insurance (Correct answer)
- Driver's license only
- Bill of sale only
Correct answer: Certificate of title and proof of insurance
First-time registration requires both the certificate of title and valid proof of insurance, along with the registration application and fees.
Question 6: In Hawaii, what happens if you drive with an expired registration?
- You receive a warning only
- Your vehicle is impounded immediately
- You may be cited for a traffic infraction (Correct answer)
- Nothing, there is no penalty
Correct answer: You may be cited for a traffic infraction
Driving with an expired registration in Hawaii is a traffic infraction subject to a fine.
HI DMV Vehicle Registration 1
How often must passenger vehicles be registered in Hawaii?