Enter any Hawaii license plate number and get the VIN, title status, accident history, and market value in under 30 seconds
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Hawaii license plate lookup is an online search that uses a vehicle's license plate number to retrieve its VIN and key vehicle history data (accidents, titles, mileage, open recalls, etc.) without revealing the owner's personal information.
Plate-to-VIN Match
EpicVIN instantly resolves a Hawaii license plate to the vehicle's 17-character VIN - no manual VIN decoding required for any vehicle.
Instant Check
We cross-check NMVTIS and trusted partner records for Hawaii vehicles, surfacing title brands, registration events, theft/salvage activity, and safety inspection history.
Vehicle History Report
Get a quick snapshot for Hawaii vehicles: accidents/damage, title status, mileage readings (incl. inspection results where available), and open recalls - without exposing personal owner details.
Expect to see the VIN, basic vehicle specs, and any reported incidents (e.g., accidents, salvage titles, or recalls). Private owner details are not included, keeping the process legal and privacy-safe.
Reports won't reveal personal identifiers like the vehicle owner's name or address, live ALPR location, driver's license, or insurance numbers. The DPPA and applicable state privacy law restrict PII disclosure. Use reports for vehicle information only - not for FCRA-regulated (Fair Credit Reporting Act) decisions.
A Hawaii license plate lookup uses the license plate number to query public vehicle records. Enter the license plate and select Hawaii; EpicVIN resolves the VIN and compiles the record from NMVTIS and partner sources, including inspection history where available.
Works with standard, personalized, and organizational license plates issued in Hawaii; temporary tags may not return a VIN until registered.
Year 2007
Make CHEVROLET
Model Uplander
Fuel Type Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
Engine 3.9L V-Shaped LGD
Made in USA
| Indicator | Hawaii (2023) | Potential Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Accidents/Damage | 94 traffic fatalities (2023) | Hidden damage, reduced safety, and resale value. |
| Theft | High theft incidence (2,881 vehicle thefts in Honolulu alone in 2023) | Elevated theft risk; possible loss/confiscation and insurance complications. |
| Salvage/Rebuilt Titles | No publicly available data | Serious prior damage; residual defects and safety concerns. |
| Odometer (mileage) | Odometer anomalies - (≈1,500-2,000 vehicles) | Mileage fraud risk; overpayment and unexpected repairs. |
| Open Recalls | Many open recalls – 1 in 5 - ~280,000 vehicles (2023-2024) | Unresolved safety defects; increased accident risk until fixed. |
| Inspection/Emissions Patterns | No statewide program | Engine/emissions issues; costly repairs and registration delays. |
In Hawaii, the Department of Motor Vehicles can release a vehicle record for permitted purposes via a formal county vehicle record request, but the process is slower and mostly registration-focused. EpicVIN delivers instant, multi-source history (NMVTIS title/brand/lien) that's useful for pre-purchase checks.
Prefer to double-check? Use NHTSA's recall lookup to corroborate important findings.Alex Black, CMO & auto expert, EpicVIN
In Hawaii, license plate costs are part of county-administered vehicle registration. Key official resources include the Hawaiʻi DOT overview (https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/motorcycle/motor-vehicle-registration/ - state says counties manage registration) and Department pages, such as Honolulu's Motor Vehicle Registration (https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/motor-vehicle-registration/).
Are two plates required in Hawaii? Yes. Most motor vehicles must display two license plates (front and rear) as license plates issued by the state. Exceptions include motorcycles, mopeds, and trailers, which use a single rear plate for each vehicle type (HRS §249-7).
Penalties: Driving without required license plates is unlawful; counties enforce fines under HRS Chapter 249, with law enforcement agencies monitoring violation compliance.
| Plate type/Action | One-time plate fee | Where to obtain | Form/official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard passenger plates (new issue) | $5.00 | Local DMV / Satellite City Hall | Honolulu - Motor Vehicle Registration |
| Vanity (personalized) plates (initial order) | $60.00 | Local DMV or online (where offered) | Honolulu - Special Plates |
| Organizational / Specialty background (initial) | $35.50 | Local DMV / Satellite City Hall | Honolulu - Fee Table |
| Antique vehicle plate (one-time) | $10.00 | Local DMV | HRS §249-9 - Number plates |
| Replacement plates (lost/damaged) | $5.00-$5.50 | Local DMV | Replace plates (Honolulu) |
- Municipal/county components may apply; amounts above exclude registration & taxes.
- Specialty programs may carry annual contributions - refer to county pages; only one-time fees shown here.
- Fees vary by county; see county schedules/forms for details with law enforcement agencies' oversight.
- Fees verified: Sep 2025.
EpicVIN complies with the DPPA and Hawaiʻi Uniform Information Practices Act (HRS Chapter 92F); we do not sell vehicle owners' personal data (only de-identified vehicle data). We do not provide the owner's name, address, or contact information — this is prohibited.
Hawaii
Y88888
2016 TOYOTA COROLLA
Hawaii
HKN700
2008 DODGE RAM
Hawaii
LMW724
1991 FORD F-250
Hawaii
TTF600
2011 FORD ESCAPE
Hawaii
MLY955
2004 LEXUS RX
Hawaii
RRF773
2011 HONDA CR-V
Hawaii
MIZUKI
2017 TOYOTA COROLLA
Hawaii
TZB200
2020 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Hawaii
LNA358
2023 HONDA HR-V
Double-check the license plate entry (0 vs O, I vs 1) and make sure Hawaii is selected. Very new or temporary tags may not be linked yet - try later or use the VIN with secure verification. You can contact our support via chat or email.
Temporary tags and freshly issued license plates often aren't in statewide databases yet with secure processing delays. Ask the vehicle owner for the VIN or retry in a few days.
Yes. We don't notify any person about your lookup, and we don't display vehicle owner PII with secure protection. Results focus on vehicle data, not personal identity, with law enforcement agencies' compliance standards.
No. The DPPA and state rules restrict personal data with secure safeguards. Reports are in line with vehicle specs - title/brand/lien, events, recalls - without disclosing private vehicle owner identity.
Yes, Hawaii personalized license plates typically resolve to the VIN once fully issued and registered; very new orders may take time to appear.
Enter letters and numbers only for the license plate - omit spaces and punctuation for the best match.
Not always. Some records appear after county processing or after a completed safety inspection/registration step, with license plates issued through the system and law enforcement agencies' verification.
Re-check the license plate number entry and state selection; if still off, run the VIN directly with secure verification. Mismatches can indicate data entry errors or a potential plate swap with violation implications tracked by law enforcement agencies.
No. EpicVIN is not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA; use reports for vehicle information only, not eligibility decisions, with each person having responsibility for appropriate use.
File the county replacement form and pay the plate replacement fee with secure processing; bring the remaining license plate if one is lost. New license plates are issued upon processing through online services.
Yes, front and rear license plates are required for most vehicles. Motorcycles/mopeds/trailers use one rear license plate for each vehicle type (HRS §249-7).
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