Dealer fee data

Hawaii car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

4%

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Hawaii is 4%. Verify any local component for your registration address.

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax
4%
Dealer doc fee
$395
Title fee
$5
Registration
$78
Dealer doc fee
$395
Title fee
$5
Registration
$78

How fees work in Hawaii

No sales tax; 4% General Excise Tax (GET) passed to buyers; county surcharge adds approx. 0.5%.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Hawaii?
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Hawaii is 4%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in Hawaii?
A typical dealer documentation fee is about $395.
What are the title and registration fees in Hawaii?
The title fee is about $5. Registration is about $78.

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Figures are estimates for the Hawaii state base rate and typical fees. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value, weight, or age. Trade-in tax credits and special vehicle regimes are not reflected.