This form is for registered owner transfers only. Do not submit for lienholder (legal owner) transfers.
Not an application: This form is provided for use in reporting the sale or transfer to the Division and does not constitute application for transfer of ownership.
Liability: Your liability for the vehicle will not be released if you submit illegible or incomplete information.
Sign: Sign your name immediately below the printed name of seller(s) line.
Deliver: Deliver properly endorsed Certificate of Title and validated Certificate of Registration to new buyer or owner.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | CS-L(MVR)53 |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 10 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 2 min |
| Edition | 02/2026 |
| Issuing agency | City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services, Division of Motor Vehicles |
| Where to send | Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing and Permits, Box 30330, Honolulu, Hawaii 96820-0330 |
| Filing deadline | Within TEN DAYS from the date of transfer or sale |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | CS-L(MVR)53, CSL(MVR)53, Honolulu Notice of Transfer, Notice of Transfer, vehicle transfer notice |
| Official source | CS-L(MVR)53 (Rev 02/2026), City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services |
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