What is the car sales tax in Hawaii?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Hawaii is 4%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in Hawaii?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Hawaii is about $395.

What are the title and registration fees in Hawaii?

The title fee in Hawaii is about $5. Registration is about $78.

Dealer fee data

Hawaii car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

This is the Hawaii state base rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top.

Fees at a glance

State 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 ~0.5%.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Hawaii?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Hawaii is 4%. Local taxes can add more.
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.