Hawaii Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Hawaii. From the Hawaii title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Hawaii Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board (DCCA — Professional & Vehicle Licensing Division) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Hawaii state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Registration — CS-L(MVR)1 (Honolulu County) ↗ | County application for vehicle registration; titling and registration are county-run. | Every deal |
| Form G-45 — Periodic General Excise/Use Tax Return ↗ | Hawaii GET on dealer gross receipts (no sales tax); Form G-49 reconciles annually. | Every deal |
| Buyer / Seller Power of Attorney — CS-L(MVR)38A / 38B (Honolulu) ↗ | Title assignment when the title isn't present at sale. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (Section A of the Certificate of Title) | Federally required mileage disclosure — captured on the title itself for vehicles 20 years old or newer (correction form CS-L(MVR)70 exists separately). | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Hawaii dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Hawaii?+
Hawaii dealers use Application for Registration — CS-L(MVR)1 (Honolulu County), Form G-45 — Periodic General Excise/Use Tax Return, Buyer / Seller Power of Attorney — CS-L(MVR)38A / 38B (Honolulu), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Hawaii dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Hawaii Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board (DCCA — Professional & Vehicle Licensing Division). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Hawaii?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Hawaii and every other state.
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