HRS §290-6
Effect of transfer of title
This section says that when the county sells a vehicle, the title transfer is treated as a legal transfer by operation of law. If the original ownership or registration papers are missing, the bill of sale from the county officer is enough proof to transfer the title.
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The statute, as written — Effect of transfer of title
The transfer of title and interest by sale hereunder shall be considered a transfer by operation of law and shall be governed by provisions applicable thereto; provided that in the event the certificate of ownership or registration is unavailable, the bill of sale executed by the authorized county officer is satisfactory evidence authorizing the transfer of such title or interest.
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