HRS §490:7-505

Endorsing a document does not guarantee the bailee's actions

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

When you sign a paper document of title, you are not promising that the bailee or earlier signers will do what they should. Your signature only shows you are passing the document along, not taking responsibility for others' mistakes.

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The statute, as written — Indorser not guarantor for other parties

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.

The indorsement of a tangible document of title issued by a bailee does not make the indorser liable for any default by the bailee or previous indorsers.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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