Free Hawaii Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Hawaii vehicle transfers are subject to the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, requiring sellers to certify the odometer reading unless the vehicle is 25 or more model years old (2001 or older in 2026) or has a GVWR exceeding 16,000 lbs. Hawaii places the odometer disclosure on the Certificate of Title; sellers complete and sign the odometer section of the title and buyers countersign before submitting documents to a county motor vehicle office — Hawaii's four counties each operate their own DMV offices.
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Odometer disclosure is a federal requirement under 49 CFR §580, not just a best practice — and falsifying mileage is a federal crime. Our guide explains exactly what each field requires, when the 10-year exemption applies, and what to do if the odometer has rolled over. Read: Odometer Disclosure Statement: What It Is & What to Write →
Hawaii Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Hawaii DMV
Hawaii Department of Customer Services, Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.04%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Hawaii Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm the vehicle requires disclosure: 2002 or newer model year and GVWR 16,000 lbs or under.
- Read the odometer and note the exact mileage on the date of sale.
- Select the correct certification on the Hawaii title: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller prints name, signs, and dates the odometer section of the Hawaii Certificate of Title.
- Buyer prints name and countersigns the acknowledgment area.
- Both parties keep copies of the completed title before submitting.
- Submit the title transfer at the appropriate county motor vehicle office (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii County, or Kauai); Hawaii's 4% general excise tax applies to vehicle sales.
Common Pitfalls
- Treating an 'as-is' sale as a waiver of the odometer disclosure requirement — federal TIMA applies regardless of sale terms.
- Forgetting that Hawaii has four separate county DMV offices and the buyer must register in their county of residence.
- Leaving the certification type blank; Hawaii DMV will reject the title transfer if the odometer section is incomplete.
- Confusing Hawaii's general excise tax (GET) with a traditional sales tax; the GET is technically a privilege tax on the seller but is commonly passed to the buyer — confirm with the county office.
- Not accounting for Hawaii's mandatory safety inspection requirement, which buyers must satisfy before the vehicle can be registered.
Hawaii Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is odometer disclosure required for a 2001 model-year vehicle sold in Hawaii in 2026?
No. A 2001 model-year vehicle is exactly 25 years old in 2026 and meets the federal exemption threshold. Disclosure is optional but encouraged for buyer transparency.
What if my odometer reads in kilometers because the car was imported?
Record the displayed reading and clearly mark 'km' next to the figure. Select 'Not actual mileage' if the conversion history is uncertain and note the situation in the bill of sale.
Does Hawaii have a separate odometer disclosure form?
No. Hawaii uses the Certificate of Title itself for odometer disclosure. Sellers and buyers complete the title's odometer section without needing an additional state form.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in Hawaii?
Federal penalties include up to $10,000 per violation and/or 3 years imprisonment. Civil: the buyer may recover triple actual damages with a minimum of $1,500, plus attorney's fees.