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I want to change my car's license plate.

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#1
  • ハワイLife
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  • 2023/02/17 18:57

If anyone has done this recently, could you please tell me
how to do it ?
The car is currently still on loan.
Even in that case, can I change the number to the one I want ?
I am not very good at English, but I looked it up myself,
Can I just go directly to Kapalama driver licensing center ? Please let me know what I need to do? I would appreciate it if you could tell me if there is anything I need.

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#2
  • Bogey
  • 2023/02/19 (Sun) 11:48
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https://www12.honolulu.gov/specialplates/Default.asp
You can apply through this website.
You can change your number even during the loan process.
You can enter any number you like (up to 6 alphabetical or numeric digits) and it will tell you if the number is available or not. If the number you like is available, you can apply for it by credit card by paying a fee of about $30 on the web.
You will receive an email when your plate is ready (about 2 , 3 months from now), so you can either print the email and bring it to the satellite in Ala Moana with the resist, or send the print, resist and a check for the amount you need (about $5) to the DMV and they will mail it to you at a later date. They will send it to you by mail at a later date.

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#3
  • ハワイLife
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  • 2023/02/19 (Sun) 16:01
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Dear Bogey users

Thank you for your reply.
Actually, someone emailed me directly after this post and I was able to apply for the plate.
The price has now increased to $ 60.
Thank you all for your kindness.
Again, one more thing if you don't mind.
I know that I will bring the resist paper when I get the call, but can I have the resist sticker with the old license plate number changed to the resist sticker with the new license plate number ?

and can I keep the old license plate number by myself? ?
I want to keep the license plate I bought when I sell my car.
Also, there is an annual fee $ of 60, right? If I don't keep paying it, the license plate I bought will not be mine forever, right?
How can the license plates that are often sold in souvenir shops be made like that ?

If you know anything about this, please post it.

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#4
  • Bogey
  • 2023/02/20 (Mon) 11:36
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You will also receive a new resist when the new plates are mailed. The sticker is enclosed as well, so don't worry.
You will have to replace the plate yourself when you receive it, so please apply the sticker at that time.
You can keep the old plate if you are not requested to return it. I gave mine as a souvenir to a friend who came to visit from Japan.

When you buy a new car, you can ask the dealer to keep your license plate number.
You can also do it yourself.
If you bring the registry and plates to the satellite in Ala Moana and tell them you want to keep them, they will keep them for up to 60 days and give you a plate with a different number, the registry for that number, and a certificate of custody for your plates.
When the new car is registered, you can take the new car's resist and plate and your plate deposit slip to the satellite and get your plate and resist on the spot.

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#5
  • ハワイLife
  • 2023/02/20 (Mon) 16:58
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Dear Bogey

Thank you very much for your kindness.
I couldn't easily find it by searching, so
your information was very helpful.
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to reply.

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