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Title to a car is the official record and proof of ownership of the car. Transferring the title to a car is necessary when a seller sells the car to a buyer—or when divorcing spouses are transferring the title from both spouses to one spouse. Your state’s department of motor vehicles will usually make the forms necessary to transfer the title/change vehicle ownership available on its website—with some additional information to guide you through the process.

In Hawaii, the title to a car is a legal document that establishes the owner of the vehicle. When a car is sold, or ownership is otherwise transferred, such as in the case of a divorce where one spouse becomes the sole owner, the title must be transferred to reflect the change in ownership. The Hawaii Department of Transportation provides the necessary forms and instructions for transferring a vehicle title on its website. The process typically involves completing a title transfer form, paying any required fees, and submitting the form along with the current title and other required documents to the county's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Both the seller and the buyer, or the transferring parties in the case of a divorce, must provide proper identification and signatures. It's important to complete this process promptly to ensure that the vehicle's ownership records are accurate and to avoid potential legal issues.

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