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HRS §200-55

What happens when a sale transfers ownership

This section says that when a property is sold under this part, the ownership changes automatically by law. A bill of sale signed by an authorized seller is enough proof to allow the transfer of that ownership.

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The statute, as written — Effect of transfer of title

The transfer of title and interest by sale under this part is a transfer by operation of law; provided that a bill of sale executed by an authorized seller is satisfactory evidence authorizing the transfer of the title or interest.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.