Moving to Hawaii resources
Official county, state and airport pages for moving to Hawaii, plus our own guides to shipping your car. Rules and fees change, so check each official page for what applies to you.
Register your car in Hawaii
Each county runs its own registration office. Pick the county where you will live to see how to register a car from another state.
Want it walked through? Our guide: how to register a car in Hawaii.
More official resources
Bringing a pet
Hawaii has its own rules for bringing in dogs and cats, and some steps have to be finished well before you travel. Read the requirements before you book flights.
Animal quarantine informationHawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Station (opens in a new tab)Plants and agricultural items
Plants, fruits, vegetables and other plant material are inspected or restricted when they arrive in Hawaii. Check the rules before you pack them.
Plant quarantineHawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Plant Quarantine Branch (opens in a new tab)Airports
State airport pages for Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island and Kauai.
Hawaii Airports SystemHawaii State Department of Transportation, Airports Division (opens in a new tab)Official links last checked October 2026. Pages and requirements change, so confirm on the official site.
Bringing your car
Our own pages on how shipping a car to Hawaii works and what it costs, so you can plan the car alongside the rest of the move.