HRS §290-4
Getting your vehicle back before the auction
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If your vehicle is about to be auctioned, you can get it back before the sale date by paying all the costs like towing, storage, and advertising. If you are not the legal owner, you must also put up a security deposit, which is returned after two years if not forfeited.
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The statute, as written — Repossession by person entitled
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Any person entitled to the vehicle may repossess the same prior to the date of public auction upon payment of all towing, handling, storage, appraisal, advertising, and any other expenses incurred in connection with the vehicle. If the person claiming the vehicle is not the legal or registered owner, the person may repossess the vehicle upon paying the foregoing expenses and posting adequate security not to exceed the value of the vehicle. The security, if not forfeited, shall be returned two years from receipt.
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