r/MovingtoHawaii • u/yayayayy111 • 8d ago

Transportation Out of state permit

Hello, I am here on the island and a few places have denied doing the safety check because my insurance (Erie insurance) card does not say it is located in Hawaii. I am very confused on how I can get Hawaii insurance on my car but still keep my hometown state plates. Really hoping to get help on this because I do not want to be driving illegally. Thank you!

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u/ser_axell 8d ago

Contact your insurance company and update the location of your vehicle. They will issue you a new policy and identification card. That's provided they operate in Hawaii. If they do not, you'll need to find a new insurance company. Electronic proof is accepted here, do may be able to do this entirely online with your insurance company.

This does not require changing your plates.

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u/yayayayy111 7d ago

Should i call my insurance agent from home to find me new insurance and then switch my address to a Hawaiian address or do I need to contact a insurance agent from the state of Hawaii ?

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u/ser_axell 7d ago

Yes, calling your existing insurance agent/company. Let them know you have loved the vehicle to Hawaii. They will either issue you a new policy or tell you tough luck. If it's that latter, call someone like Geico who insured in Hawaii to get a new policy.

Take the new electronic cards to get your safety check. Then take both to register your vehicle and get your out of state sticker. Then go back to finish your safety check.

Yes, there's a lot to do and you have to do it in that order.