Hawaii Licensing Requirements

Buying for personal use in Hawaii? Without business licenses, private individuals buying in Hawaii may purchase salvage titled items on their own but will need to go through a Broker for all clean titled vehicles. If you're buying in another state, view the State Licensing Overview or search our No License Required inventory.

In Hawaii, dealers, dismantlers, general businesses and exporters are recommended to provide Copart an operational license, a sales tax license and sales tax exemption forms. This expands bidding eligibility for those looking to buy in states that do require licenses. The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs can issue dealer, dismantler and business licenses. Dismantler licenses may also be obtained from the Honolulu Department of Customer Services. Buyers needing a General Excise Tax License can acquire it from the Hawaii Department of Taxation.

These links provide the forms and information you need to get started with licensing:

• HI Dealer Licensing Information
• HI Repair Licensing Information
• HI Department of Taxation

Additionally, please complete the following forms and submit them to our Licensing Department via our License Uploader. These documents will be processed within one to two business days of receipt. Click here to watch a tutorial video on how to use the License Uploader.

• Multi-state tax form
• Affidavit for Purchase
• Hawaii Resale Certificate for Goods

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